21st Century LeadersGeorgia Youth Leadership Awards
Recognize the leadership and impact of our youth today. Support 21 of our students from across Georgia with our signature Georgia Youth Leadership Awards (GYLA).
High school students recognized through 21CL's leadership programs · Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00pm
From 21stcenturyleaders.org/gala ↗About this program
Join us for an inspiring and exciting evening with all proceeds supporting year-round leadership development and career exploration programs for over 2,500 high school students across the state, while also providing $11,000 in scholarships to 21 students recognized with the Georgia Youth Leadership Award
There is no age requirement for leadership, which is exactly why we take the time to honor our students demonstrating leadership today. What makes our Be the Inspiration Gala so special is that we select 21 of our students, who have been inspired through our program, to be recognized with the Georgia Youth Leadership Awards (GYLA). All nominations are reviewed each year by our GYLA Selection Committee, comprised of recognized business and community leaders.
Once selected, the student awardees are paired with a Coach, a business professional, to mentor them through the award season where they will help present their award and their monetary scholarship at the Be the Inspiration Gala.
Thank you to our 23-member Selection Committee and 21 volunteer coaches for supporting the 2026 student awardees with recognition and guidance.
Questions
How are awardees selected?
All nominations are reviewed each year by our GYLA Selection Committee, comprised of recognized business and community leaders.
What happens once students are selected?
Once selected, the student awardees are paired with a Coach, a business professional, to mentor them through the award season where they will help present their award and their monetary scholarship at the Be the Inspiration Gala.
Is there an age requirement for leadership?
There is no age requirement for leadership, which is exactly why we take the time to honor our students demonstrating leadership today.
Details
- Who
- High school students recognized through 21CL's leadership programs
- When
- Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00pm
- Where
- Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta
Run by
Leadership Connect$300 for the Freshman Year Master Pack (4 years); $225 for the Sophomore Year Exploration Pack (3 years); $175 for the Junior Year Exploration Pack (2 years); $100 for the Senior Year Discovery Pack (1 year)This self-paced curriculum, featuring over 130 gamified modules, guides students on a transformative journey of self-discovery, imparting essential social and life skills.
21CLubsschool- and community-based programs strategically crafted to cultivate leadership and career pathway skills with a spotlight on servant leadership.
Summer Leadership InstitutesDevelop your future workforce by engage with talented students through our flagship program. These residential institutes offer a unique opportunity for corporate partners to lead hands-on workshops, corporate tours, and career panels.