Gifted Youth Coordinator of the Year
First awarded in 2008, the Gifted Youth Program Award is given for superior service as a Gifted Youth Coordinator and contributing to the growth of programs or services for gifted youth and/or Young Mensans.
Examples of this include creating outstanding publications or writing outstanding articles related to gifted children; hosting a contest or workshop for Young Mensans, gifted youth, or their parents; and establishing a program, service, or scholarship for Young Mensans. Anyone positively affected by the work of a Gifted Youth Coordinator may submit a nomination.
Nominations for this award are accepted Nov. 1 through Feb. 28. Contact the National Gifted Youth Committee Chair for more information or to submit a nomination.
Gifted Youth Program Award Recipients
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| Recipient(s) | Year |
|---|---|
| Lana Lee | 2025 |
| Maggie Gunnerson | 2024 |
| Melissa Jenkins | 2023 |
| Sara Sicotte, Joi Lin | 2022 |
| Parisa Hamzetash | 2021 |
| Stephanie Bruner | 2020 |
| Micaela “Micki” Hawn | 2019 |
| Martha Williams, William M. Rock | 2018 |
| Raymond Richards | 2017 |
| Kristine Poptanich, Hope Wilson | 2016 |
| Christa Novelli, Belinda Torres-Mary | 2015 |
| Eric Szczerbinski | 2014 |
| Donna Campbell, Kathe Oliver | 2012 |
| Bill Rock | 2011 |
| David Bonner | 2010 |
| Elena Vega | 2009 |
| Teresa Manzella, Madeline Walker | 2008 |
