Each year since 1996, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has honored outstanding youth advocates who are leading the way to the first tobacco-free generation.

This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 18, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Awards will include on Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year ($10,000 scholarship), one group winner ($2,500 grant) and four individual winners ($2,500 scholarship each).

Applications are due by February 19, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

In addition to scholarships, winners receive leadership opportunities over the course of the year. Recent winners have testified in front of state legislatures, presented at national conferences, been featured in public service announcements, and participated in events with state attorneys general and the U.S. Surgeon General. They've also organized rallies, community gatherings, spoken-word poetry events, murals and more to creatively educate their peers and advocate for effective tobacco control policies.

To learn more, visit the 2023 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards page on the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids website.