1. Deah's Change Maker of The Year Award:  

Specifically, the winner of this award will be an individual who:

• Is a young person, aged 25 years old or younger

• Lives in an underserved, immigrant/refugee community and is working hard to save their own people and uplift their neighborhood

• Gives freely and selflessly of their time to community activities

• Inspires others to serve and acts as a role model

• Has started or significantly contributed toward an initiative in their neighborhood/community that would positively impact the lives of others in a significant way​

2. Deah's Excellence in Community Service & Leadership Award: 

Specifically, the winner of this award will be an individual who:    

• Goes out of their immediate circle and neighborhood to help the underserved, immigrant/refugee community & improves the lives of others

• Has assumed the leadership role in managing a community service project/initiative or played a significant role in managing a part of a larger project for a minimum of six months

• Has built a team of volunteers to grow and sustain the initiatives

• Has positive feedback from their team members

• Gives freely and selflessly of their time to community activities

• Inspires others to serve and acts as a role model

• Has a positive impact upon the direction and success of other community projects, programs or individuals

NOTE: Two versions of this award will be handed out. One to a young person, one to an adult.

3. Deah's Community Service Award: 

Specifically, the winners of this award will be individuals who:

• Are a young person, 25 years old or younger

• Have worked hard throughout the year to support a community initiative in any underserved, immigrant/refugee community

• Give freely and selflessly of their time to community activities

• Inspires others to serve and acts as a role model​

NOTE: Several awards will be given in this category.

4. The Chrys Gee Activist Award:

Specifically, the winner of this award will be an individual who:

• Is over the age of 18

• Has worked hard throughout the year to support initiatives in under-served communities

• Helps with political campaigns or grassroots organizations to bring about positive social change

• Gives freely and selflessly of their time to community activism

• Inspires others to serve and acts as a role model

• Goes out of their immediate circle and neighborhood to serve as an active ally to marginalized communities 

Nomination Process 

• Family, friends, employers, teachers and community members can nominate an individual. An employee cannot nominate their employer

• MY Project USA Awards 2023-24 Nomination Online Form must be filled for each nominee