Juneteenth Muncie, in partnership with Devin & Teresa Carter, presents the Devin Carter Jr. Youth Innovation Award in honor of the life, dreams, goals and legacy of Devin Carter Jr.
Do you know a student, high school or younger, who is full of ideas & dreams and will enlist the support of others to accomplish them?
If so, consider nominating a young person who has done one or more of the following:
•Developed and implemented new, innovative and creative programs or activities.
•Shown initiative and leadership to be an agent of change in addressing a current issue they are passionate about.
•Innovative and creative use of their skills as the basis for developing ideas aimed at solving real-world problems.
•Successful implementation of an idea, resulting in a positive impact either in the nominee's own family, neighborhood, community or on a broader scale.
Submissions are being accepted through May 15th.
The 2023 recipient will be contacted by phone no later than Friday, May 19th. The award presentation will take place at the Representation Matters: Project Exposition on Friday, June 3rd 4:30-7p.m. at Ball State University (more details coming soon).