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Our AwardsEloquence Academy is an award-winning nonprofit, with a history of distinction.
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National Speech & Debate Association
Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue at Emory University
A $5,000 grant to any group—students, legal entities, alliances, or informal coalitions—who have increased participation in public speaking, academic debate, and adjacent activities.
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Russell Berrie Foundation
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Honors 15 “unsung heroes” who embody compassion, courage, and innovation. Each recipient receives a $5,000, no-strings-attached prize.
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Winner in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
Finalist in Ashoka Time for Change Youth Challenge
Semifinalist in Diamond Challenge
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Bill of Rights Institute
Identifies youth-led service and advocacy organizations that “strengthen civil society and reflect the values of liberty, responsibility, and good citizenship.” Each recipient receives a $1,500, no-strings-attached prize.
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
The state’s highest honor for volunteers who serve as an inspiration to others by demonstrating tenacity of heroic proportion without the expectation of recognition or compensation. Awarded in the Founders/Innovators category—individuals whose vision and dedication “results in the establishment of a new organization to meet unmet needs.”
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Points of Light
Volunteers who work for over 6 months to lead, lend support, and take action for causes they care about.
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Civics Unplugged
A selective, 8-week fellowship in civic thinking and leadership development.
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Youth Service America
One of 75 afterschool programs that have demonstrated the greatest promise in, or already best committed to, fostering meaningful opportunities for young people in service.
Our SpeakingWe inspire young people and nonprofit organizations to lead with confidence.
Members of the Eloquence Academy team have travelled nationwide to deliver powerful keynote speeches at conferences, leadership events, and private gatherings.
Every presentation is engaging, authentic, and tailored to the needs of your organization or event. Attendees leave with practical leadership strategies, renewed motivation, and a deeper understanding of how purpose-driven leadership can transform communities.
Youth Action Summit of California
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Volunteer Tutors Organization
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Karma for Cara Youth Conference
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Signature Topics
These speaking topics reflect the organization’s emphases on youth leadership, social entrepreneurship, and public speaking. We are happy to explore additional topics and create customized experiences.
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Have the passion and vision to make a difference? In From Silence to Significance: The Courage to Speak Up, we will cover the core tenets behind effective social advocacy:
How to identify and advocate for causes you believe in
How to overcome self-doubt and embrace your story
How to speak with confidence in every room you enter
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Many people feel called to serve their communities but are unsure where to begin. In YOUth Can Change the World: Building a Nonprofit, we will walk through the steps to turn passion into a clear, mission-driven organization:
The essential steps to launching and sustaining a successful nonprofit
How to build partnerships, engage supporters, and raise money
Common mistakes new nonprofit leaders make—and how to avoid them
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Young people have ideas, passion, and the desire to create change—but meaningful impact happens when youth and adults work together as partners. In Communities Through Collaboration: Building and Strengthening Youth-Adult Partnerships, we will cover:
Strategies for building trust, respect, and collaboration between youth and adults
Building sustainable partnerships that inspire lifelong service and civic engagement
Ways to design meaningful service learning initiatives