Youth Leaders & Change Makers

The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), the nation’s leading Caribbean American advocacy
and development organization, will commemorate National Caribbean American Heritage
Month, by honoring 30 leaders under the age of 30 years old, as Caribbean change-makers for exemplary work in their field of interest.

The “30 Under 30” Awards will honor 30 emerging leaders of Caribbean heritage, age 30 and under, for their commitment and active engagement: professionally, academically, or personally.

The Emerging Leader may be a Caribbean-American Academic, Entrepreneur, Activist, or
Community Leader. In addition, the Emerging Leader may be a student leader or member of a Caribbean Student Association whose work has contributed to making a measurable difference on a University or college campus in the USA or in their community.

Members of the public are invited to nominate a deserving leader or one can self-nominate. The nomination form is available online and is open until April 10, 2023.

To nominate, click the lick below:

Nominations Close April 10, 2023