We know that young people are doing great things to create a better future – and we would like to hear about them. Individual, partner and group project submissions are welcomed 12-17 years of age. We see this as the start of a conversation so we can learn, listen, and support them as they start or continue their foresight journey.

The qualities we are looking for are curiosity about the changing world and the people around them. There’s interest in translating  future-focussed ideas into action in service to their community. 

The NGFP Young Voices Award is a partnership with Teach the Future. The first-place winner receives a USD $1000 prize to help realize their future-focused project and catapult their idea into action. Three others receive a USD $500 prize.  Six top finalists are being recognized for their ideas and effort. Seventeen projects will be highlighted for the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This year, we’re also excited to introduce a dedicated MENA Region category to recognise outstanding youth visionaries across the Middle East and North Africa in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation.

Our partner Teach the Future, received over 550 expressions of interest and 305 completed submissions for the Young Voices Awards this year.