Georgia Youth Leadership Awards is 21st Century Leaders’ signature fundraising event honoring and recognizing the top youth leaders from across Georgia who have done extraordinary work in their school, communities or around the world. This year’s event is presented by Warner Bros. Discovery as we break barriers for young people to inspire them to lead. 21CL honors the significant and impactful contributions of 21 high school students across Georgia who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and exemplifies the five leadership qualities that truly embody a 21st Century Leader: passionate, forward-thinking, leverage diversity, resourceful and service oriented. The top 21 youth leaders are selected by a committee of business professionals and high school peers and recognized with an award and $11,000 in scholarship/grants in total for their work. The event also raises the critical funds needed to support the more than 1,500 high school students 21st Century Leaders serves annually through their leadership training programs including career exploration and diversity, equity and inclusion training.

21st Century Leaders is a nonprofit organization that connects, transforms, and inspires high school students all across Georgia to leverage diversity, explore career opportunities, and become leaders in their schools, communities, and ultimately the workforce.