About the Freedom Award Student Forum
The National Civil Rights Museum’s celebration for and by young trailblazers, the Freedom Award Student Forum, is a hybrid learning opportunity for students and educators worldwide. The Student Forum will take place on October 17, 2024 from 10:30am-12:00pm CST at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.
This exciting, hybrid event addresses young people and inspires them to take action and stand for something meaningful in their communities. We also recognize those working toward positive change, including the Keeper of the Dream Award winners: students in grades 6-12 who have demonstrated compassion, leadership, commitment, and service.
The Student Forum presents a chance for students in grades 5-12 to learn from innovators in their respective industries as they inspire students to harness their own potential as catalysts for positive social change. The in-person and live-streamed event is free and open to classrooms, schools, and youth centers globally. Registration is required. Complete the form below. For inquiries, contact education@civilrightsmuseum.org.
Registration and Requirements
- Schools are responsible for transportation to and from the Student Forum.
- Teachers are required to attend an information session prior to the Student Forum. There will be three virtual options for the session: September 25, October 1, or October 15 at 5:30-6:00 pm Central.
- Use the registration form at the bottom of this page to sign-up your student group by Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Keeper of the Dream Award
Since 2002, the National Civil Rights Museum has presented the Keeper of the Dream Award honoring 6th through 12th graders around the United States, for the first time ever! Until now this was a local or regional award, but we know there are students all over the U.S. doing incredible work. we encourage educators, administrators, mentors, and community leaders to consider nominating a worthy student. Students may also nominate themselves or their peers for their valuable contributions to our world. DEADLINE EXTENDED for nomination submission to September 27, 2024.