Grants
The Youth Awardscelebrate youth activists who inspire their peers and communities
MEET OUR 2022 WINNERS
The California Endowment Youth Awards was created to celebrate the long-standing efforts and achievements of youth, youth groups, and youth-empowering organizations throughout California who have inspired their peers and communities while embodying the values of The California Endowment.
The awards are given in recognition of young leaders whose actions impact public policies, create innovative models of service, strengthen local institutions, and inspire youth power.
Across the state, young people are standing at the frontlines, taking action, and leading conversations to create lasting change that will lead to a more equitable and healthy future. The Youth Awards, created in 2018, recognize and celebrate the young changemakers and youth-allied organizations that have made a tremendous impact on improving the health of their communities and across the state of California.
The Youth Awards honor youth who…
- Engage civically, volunteer locally, advocate for important causes, or encourage engagement among their peers.
- Take brave action when faced with deep-rooted systemic barriers and injustice.
- Have shown up in their community as agents of change.
- Will continue to evolve as leaders in the years ahead.
- Have made a positive impact on their community at large.
Regions
North
Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Sacramento, Shasta, Trinity
Central
Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
South
Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, San Diego
Meet the 2022 TCE Youth Awards Recipients
They were honored at our bi-annual celebration held in July 2022 in Oakland, CA.
Young people from an independent organization, Young Funders Committee, screened and reviewed hundreds of applications before selecting the 2022 honorees. The nine Youth Award recipients exhibited imaginative approaches and a fearlessness in addressing health inequities, racial disparities, and social injustice in their communities.
2022 Youth Power Partners
The Youth Power Partner Award celebrates non-profit organizations who are cultivating pathways for youth power. The organization selected can be a youth-led advocacy organization or an adult ally-led organization supporting youth voice and power.
Four award recipients received $10,000 each.
2022 Voices for Change Awards
The Voices for Change Award celebrates the transformative leadership of youth who are achieving racial and health equity through people power. One youth per region who has done exceptional work in the area of health, justice reform, schools, and inclusive community development will be selected as a recipient.
Four award recipients received $3,000 each.
2022 Brandon Harrison Youth Visionary Award
The Brandon Harrison Youth Visionary Award recognizes an exceptional youth who has overcome challenges and obstacles to battle back from trauma and place themselves and their community on a path toward success. Brandon Harrison was a youth activist from Stockton, California who was a member of TCE’s President’s Youth Council. In his memory and legacy, this award celebrates young activists who are carrying on the fight for health and racial justice.
One award recipient received $10,000.
2020 Youth Award Winners
VOICES FOR CHANGE AWARDS
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Gabriella Claro
Boyle Heights -
David Celedon
Central Santa Ana -
Danyeal Escobar
Fresno -
Paw Wah
City Heights -
Avi Critz
Del Norte -
Xochtil Larios
East Oakland -
Xitlaali Castellanos
East Salinas -
Simon Moore
Coachella Valley -
Spencer Lara
Long Beach -
Jacqueline Martinez
At-large (unafilliated) -
Tahara Reynolds
At-large (unafilliated) -
Jahiem Jones
Richmond -
Yeshahyah Yisrael
Sacramento -
Chyna Patz
South Kern -
Nalleli Cobo
South LA -
Guadalupe Reyes Calderon
Richmond
YOUTH POWER PARTNER AWARD
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Gabriella Claro
Boyle Heights -
David Celedon
Central Santa Ana
BRANDON HARRISON VISIONARY AWARD
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Gabriella Claro
Boyle Heights
2018 Youth Award Winners
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD
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Gabriella Claro
Boyle Heights -
David Celedon
Central Santa Ana -
Danyeal Escobar
Fresno -
Paw Wah
City Heights -
Avi Critz
Del Norte -
Xochtil Larios
East Oakland -
Xitlaali Castellanos
East Salinas -
Simon Moore
Coachella Valley -
Spencer Lara
Long Beach -
Jacqueline Martinez
At-large (unafilliated) -
Tahara Reynolds
At-large (unafilliated) -
Jahiem Jones
Richmond -
Yeshahyah Yisrael
Sacramento -
Chyna Patz
South Kern -
Nalleli Cobo
South LA -
Guadalupe Reyes Calderon
Richmond
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AWARD
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Gabriella Claro
Boyle Heights -
David Celedon
Central Santa Ana
BRANDON HARRISON VISIONARY AWARD
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Gabriella Claro
Boyle Heights
Stay Tuned for the Next Youth Awards!
Consider nominating someone from your community to the TCE Youth Awards. Information for the next application cycle will be available in late 2023.