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Serving as a U.S. Congressman for 33 years until his passing in 2020, John Lewis was a dedicated activist and advocate for social change.</p> <p>This award celebrates young, talented, and civic-minded individuals under 25 in each state, with the chance to recognize recipients twice a year. The award cycle starts at the NASS Winter Conference (January/February) and continues to the next winter conference. Each Secretary of State selects two recipients from their state each year.</p> <p>The John Lewis Youth Leadership Service Award holds significant personal resonance for Secretary Weber due to her close friendship with John Lewis and his pivotal role in advancing voting rights for marginalized communities. For her, this award represents a profound tribute to Lewis's enduring legacy and commitment to social justice. Through recognizing youth leadership, the award embodies Lewis's belief in the power of young people to effect meaningful change in their communities and beyond. It serves as a beacon of inspiration and encouragement for future leaders to continue Lewis's work towards equity and inclusion.</p> <h2>John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Application Timeline</h2> <p style="text-align:center;"><img alt="" src="https://admin.cdn.sos.ca.gov/lewis-award/img/app-timeline3.png" style="width: 800px; max-width:100%" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>October 7th, 2024 - Submission begins</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>November 1st, 2024 - Submission Closes</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>November 2024 - Recipient Notified</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>January 2025 - Award Given</strong></p> <h2>Eligibility Requirements</h2> <ul class="blts"> <li>The nominee must be a resident of California</li> <li>The nominee must be 25 years or younger at the time of the award presentation.</li> <li>The nominee is recognized in their community for being civic-minded and improving the quality of life in their community. Their community must be in California.</li> <li>The nominee has shown a meaningful commitment to address civil rights issues, including but not limited to voting rights, and to authentically bring about positive change in his or her community. <ul type="circle"> <li>Examples could include youth leadership in a specific project or program, advocacy, or even literature.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr /> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-25 mobile-grid-100"> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/awards/2024/youth-leadership-award/nominations"><img alt="" class="imgFld" src="https://admin.cdn.sos.ca.gov/lewis-award/img/lewis-nomination.png" /> <span style="text-align:center; display: block; font-weight:bold;">Nomination</span></a></p> </div> <div class="grid-25 mobile-grid-100"> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/awards/2024/youth-leadership-award/award-recipients"><img alt="" class="imgFld" 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