Are you, or do you know, a Licking County Changemaker?  

Youth Philanthropy of Licking County (YPLC) is now accepting nominations for the inaugural Changemaker Award!

In 2018, the Licking County Foundation established the Changemaker Award to recognize and celebrate young leaders ages 15–35 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in improving the quality of life in Licking County, Ohio through community service, civic engagement, philanthropy, or public leadership.

NOMINEES MUST: 

  • Be between 15 and 35 years of age at the time of nomination.
  • Live in Licking County or have completed significant community service benefiting Licking County.
  • Demonstrate volunteer service that supports the nonprofit or public sector.
  • Be nominated by themselves or by another individual.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, complete and submit the nomination form below by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

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NOMINATOR INFORMATION

Complete ONLY if nominating someone other than yourself.

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ABOUT THE NOMINEE

AWARD CRITERIA: Please respond to each of the following questions. 

LEADERSHIP: Describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership through service.

Examples may include:

  • Starting or leading a project or organization
  • Bringing people together around a common cause
  • Inspiring others to volunteer or become engaged

DEDICATION: Describe the nominee's commitment to serving others.

Examples may include:

  • Length of service
  • Consistency of involvement
  • Going above and beyond expectations

IMPACT: Describe the difference the nominee has made in Licking County.

Please include measurable outcomes whenever possible, such as:

  • Number of people served
  • Programs developed
  • Funds raised
  • Volunteers engaged
  • Community improvements
  • Policies influenced
  • Partnerships created

INNOVATION: Describe how the nominee approached a community challenge in a new or creative way.

Examples may include:

  • Developing a new program
  • Introducing a unique solution
  • Engaging new audiences
  • Building unexpected partnerships

GIFT: In honor of each Licking County Changemaker Award recipient, the Licking County Foundation will make a $1,000 charitable contribution to an eligible organization. 

Please list three qualified charitable organizations (501 C (3) nonprofit, government, or quasi-governmental agency) that are meaningful to the nominee, in order of preference. Should the nominee be selected, the Foundation will confirm the honoree's choice of nonprofit organization, provided it is an eligible charitable organization.

 CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information provided in this nomination is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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Thank you for taking the time to recognize a young leader who is helping improve the quality of life in Licking County. A member of our team will reach out to confirm we received your nomination. We appreciate your help in celebrating those who are creating lasting change and inspiring others through service to our community!