Nominate a young woman as a Champion of Change

Reposting this from the Aspirations Coordinators Page of Facebook, originally posted by Ruthe Farmer:

In September, the White House will recognize young women who are already leading and inspiring their communities as advocates, peer-mentors, artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs as Champions of Change.

The Champions of Change event will highlight new leaders. Many girls, including those from underrepresented communities, aspire to leadership. Many, in fact, already see themselves as problem-solvers, particularly in their families. But they may not always see themselves as leaders. By showcasing young women leading change in their communities and influencing others—while remaining themselves—this event will uplift their efforts and also inspire other young women to recognize that they too can engage leadership in their own way and in their own style.

These young leaders will have created programs, sponsored events, or created products that provide affirmative visibility and often the extra encouragement that enables girls to stay in school, honor their bodies and their minds, and reach higher by navigating pathways to college and careers. Each of these Champions appreciates that a struggling girl may be just one mentor away from success.

Accordingly, we are interested in Champions who can also share their own stories of the teacher, coach, pastor, or relative who guided her and stimulated the ethic that true leadership occurs through service.

We’re calling on you to help us identify young women who are making a difference in their communities and leading the way by nominating individuals that make a positive difference in the lives of young women in the following categories:

• Mentorship: Do you know a young woman who is empowering her community by offering mentorship and leadership to other young women?
• Education: Do you know a young woman whose passion is to help girls or her peers succeed in school or seek higher education?
• Innovators and Entrepreneurs: Do you know a young woman who is leading by example – through innovation and entrepreneurship?
• Advocacy: Do you know a young woman who has helped her community to thrive by advocating for her peers?
• Arts and Technology: Do you know a young women who is using the arts and technology in the service of empowering her community?

Nominate a Champion of Change for Young Women Empowering Communities by Wednesday, July 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Click https://m.whitehouse.gov/champions/nominate to submit your nomination (be sure to select “Young Women Empowering Communities” as your theme of service).