2027 JA 18 Under Eighteen Nomination Form

JA's 18 Under Eighteen Presented by the EQT Foundation Nomination Form

JA's 18 Under Eighteen Presented by the EQT Foundation celebrates eighteen extraordinary youth who are defining their generation through their entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and service to their communities. Please complete this form by September 30, 2026 to nominate a young person or team of two for our upcoming class.
Nominator Information

If self nominating, please fill N/A within the nominator section, then skip to the "Nominee Information".
Nominator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator Email
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Nominator Phone Number
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Relation to Nominee
Nominee Information
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Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee Birthday
Nominee Age
Parent/ Guardian of Nominee

First NameLast Name
Parent/ Guardian Email
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Parent/ Guardian Phone Number
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Nominee School
Nominee Teacher or School Counselor

First NameLast Name
City where nominee lives
Nominee Gender
Nominee Race

Other
Nominee Name- Team Member 1

First NameLast Name
Nominee Birthday- Team Member 1
Nominee Age- Team Member 1
Parent/ Guardian of Nominee - Team Member 1

First NameLast Name
Parent/ Guardian Email- Team Member 1
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Parent/ Guardian Phone Number- Team Member 1
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominee School- Team Member 1
Nominee Teacher or School Counselor- Team Member 1

First NameLast Name
City where nominee lives- Team Member 1
Nominee Gender- Team Member 1
Nominee Name- Team Member 2

First NameLast Name
Nominee Birthday- Team Member 2
Nominee Age- Team Member 2
Parent/ Guardian of Nominee - Team Member 2

First NameLast Name
Parent/ Guardian Email- Team Member 2
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Parent/ Guardian Phone Number- Team Member 2
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominee School- Team Member 2
Nominee Teacher or School Counselor- Team Member 2

First NameLast Name
City where nominee lives- Team Member 2
Nominee Gender- Team Member 2
Nominee Race- Team Member 2

Other
At the time of submission and to the best of your knowledge, is the nominee available for the mandatory media day on November 15, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA?
At the time of submission and to the best of your knowledge, are both of the nominees available for the mandatory media day on November 15, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA?
At the time of submission and to the best of your knowledge, is the nominee available to attend the mandatory JA 18 Under Eighteen recognition ceremony on February 2, 2027?
At the time of submission and to the best of your knowledge, are both of the nominees available to attend the mandatory JA 18 Under Eighteen recognition ceremony on February 2, 2027?
Please describe how the nominee illustrates leadership at school and/or in the community?
Please describe how these nominees as a team illustrate leadership at school and/or in the community?
Please explain how the nominee is making their community better and provide specific examples of them giving back.
Please explain how as a team the nominees are making their community better and provide specific examples of them giving back.
Please explain any extraordinary skill set, talent, or intangible qualities that contribute to the nominee's road to success.
Please explain any extraordinary skill set, talent, or intangible qualities that contribute to the nominee's road to success individually and/ or as a team.
Please describe in as much detail as possible the individual roles that each of the team members have played in order for them to successfully support their initiative and drive success.
How would you best describe the nominee's role in their main initiative? (select all that apply):

Other
How would you best describe the nominees' role in their main initiative? (select all that apply):

Other
If you selected, other, please describe in your own word(s):
Has the nominee been nominated in previous years? If so, which year(s) have they been nominated?
Has either nominee been nominated in previous years? If so, which year(s) have they been nominated?
Is there anything else we should know about the nominee?
Is there anything else we should know about the nominees?
Submissions (Not Required)

Supplemental information that could improve your application (i.e. reference letter, writing sample, portfolio, photo, video, etc.)
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Prior to this nomination were you aware of Junior Achievement?
Have you, as the nominator, ever received Junior Achievement programming or attended a Junior Achievement event?
Has the nominee, to the best of your knowledge, ever received Junior Achievement programming?
Has either nominee, to the best of your knowledge, ever received Junior Achievement programming?
How did you hear about this nomination opportunity?
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JA's 18 Under Eighteen Presented by the EQT Foundation Nomination Form

Nominator Information

Nominee Information

Submissions (Not Required)