Criteria for Award
- The recipient must be a resident of California.
- The recipient must be 25 years or younger at the time of the award presentation.
- The recipient is recognized in their community for being civic-minded and improving the quality of life in their community. Their community must be in California.
- The recipient has shown a meaningful commitment to address civil rights issues, including but not limited to voting rights, and to authentically bring about positive change in his or her community.
- Examples could include youth leadership in a specific project or program, advocacy, or even literature