Introducing HHYRA Awards

Youth Activist Award

• Up to 21 years old

• Outstanding work in community-building and community-engagement

• Evidence of commitment to Hip Hop Culture and/or Activism

• Self Nominations Accepted

Submit Nomination Form Here by May 3rd 2023

Social Justice Mentor Award

• Mentors (i.e. Teachers, Administrators, Community Leaders, Support Staff, etc.)

• Evidence of exemplary support of youth development, especially in arts, leadership, Hip Hop, and/or activism

• 2 Letters of support from students/youth/mentees

• Self Nominations Not Accepted

Submit Nomination Form Here by May 3rd 2023

HHYRA Fellows Alumni Award

• Former HHYRA Leaders who completed their fellowship in 2021 or 2022

• Evidence of commitment to Hip Hop culture and/or Social Justice activism since completing fellowship

• Submit CV/Resume and 250 word statement

• Self Nominations Accepted

Email hhyraconference@gmail.com with application materials

All awardees will be honored in person at the May 19th Hip Hop Youth Research and Activism Conference