The Shyne Awards

The Shyne Awards is a premiere national awards ceremony that celebrates the positive achievements of young adults! It's Not Just An Event. It's A Movement!

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Every young person deserves to be seen, valued, and celebrated. Nominations for The Shyne Awards 2027 are now open! Know an inspiring young person (ages 13–24)? Nominate them today at https://t.co/vkJZx21pPE.

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Our youth deserve to be seen. We are grateful for every chance to spotlight our Shyne Award Honorees in the media. Nominations are now open for young leaders aged 13-24 for the 17th Shyne Awards. Help us celebrate them today: https://t.co/9PQVKSwKcf

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At The Shyne Awards, we believe visibility should uplift others. Giving young leaders a platform to share their stories helps inspire the next generation to shyne. Nominations are open for 2027: https://t.co/vkJZx21pPE

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As we celebrate our 17th year, The SHYNE Awards is moving to a biennial model — giving us more time to receive meaningful nominations and celebrate young leaders ages 13–24 making an impact.

Nominations are open now. Deadline coming soon.

Nominate at https://t.co/vkJZx21pPE

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The 17th Annual Shyne Awards is Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Nominations are open for young people ages 13–24 worldwide.
Know a young person making a difference?
Nominate at https://t.co/vkJZx21pPE
Shyne is spelled with a Y.

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When you’re surrounded by people who want you to win, there’s no need to move in silence.

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We are so excited to share that 𝗞𝗗𝗞𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 for 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, taking place on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

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The Shyne Awards is more than an event. It’s a movement.

Recognition builds confidence, belief, and possibility for young people and their communities. Support the mission.

We're accepting nominations now.

https://t.co/9PQVKSxi1N

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The greatest prison is worrying about what others think.

It keeps us quiet, small, and guarded.

Freedom starts when you realize you don’t owe anyone a performance.

Live true. Let opinions pass.

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We took our time choosing our word for the new year and landed on three.

2025 was about Consistency.
2026 is about Lighter. Clearer. Alignment.

What’s your word/words for the new year?

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There are many worthy causes. What sets The Shyne Awards apart is how recognition changes belief. When young people see peers like them celebrated, it expands what they imagine for themselves. Donate or nominate a young person ages 13–24.
https://t.co/vkJZx21pPE

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Always proud to celebrate young people, especially when our Shyne Alumni return to honor the next generation.

What started in Pittsburgh is now a global movement. Nominations are open for the 17th Annual Shyne Awards (ages 13–24). Nominate them today.
https://t.co/vkJZx21XFc

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From a local celebration in Pittsburgh, PA to a global movement, we’re excited to announce that 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀!
https://t.co/vkJZx21XFc

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𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

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We are reflecting on the journey of The Shyne Awards—from a local celebration of our youth to a platform now recognized nationally.

One unforgettable highlight was seeing The Shyne Awards featured in Times Square in February 2024.

Forever grateful!

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙮𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 — 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

We simply want to share your child’s accomplishments so that other young people can see what’s possible.

Visit: https://t.co/J222TWVQhr

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Yesterday was a day that 𝗦𝗛𝗬𝗡𝗘𝗗! ✨

From a live interview on 𝗞𝗗𝗞𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 with Larry Richert, to a planning and brainstorming session at the 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 for the 17th Shyne Awards, and other programming.

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One of our favorite wins? Seeing past Shyne Award Honorees come back as presenters & volunteers.

📸: Kayla Bowser, 2024 Academics Honoree, presenting this year’s award in the same category to Corey Brooks.

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We couldn’t have done it without you!!