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Mayor's Youth Summit

The annual Mayor’s Youth Summit returns Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Artists for Humanity's EpiCenter

Tickets launch January 6, 2025! Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our newsletter to be notified when they're live. 

ABOUT

The Mayor’s Youth Summit is a citywide celebration that aims to engage and inspire Boston’s young people.

The Mayor's Youth Summit was first held in 1994 under the Menino administration, and was held annually for 10 years. The 2024 Mayor's Youth Summit marked the 20th anniversary since it was last held and 30 years since its inception. 

The 2025 Mayor's Youth Summit will be an exciting platform for Boston's youth to come together to celebrate the contributions of young people to our City’s culture. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with City officials, community leaders, and one another in a fun and welcoming environment. This event will also showcase the various opportunities and investments made by the City and our partners to the youth population, highlighting areas of success in the past year and outlining future goals.

Award Nominations

2025 YOUTH LEADER AWARD

This award will be given out at the Mayor's Youth Summit on February 22, 2025. Organization staff and the young person will be notified if they are selected for this award. Winners will receive a physical award at the event presented by City of Boston leadership, as well as a ticket to the event for themselves and a guest of any age (family member, organization staff, etc.). To nominate a youth for this award, please fill out the following form with your contact information as well as the young persons information. 

Nominate Youth

2025 YOUTH ORGANIZATION AWARD

Please use this form to nominate an organization for the 2025 Youth Organization Award. This award will be given out at the Mayor's Youth Summit to two organizations who demonstrate exceptional dedication to empowering and supporting Boston's youth. Organizations include nonprofits, community centers, youth programs, mentoring organizations, after-school employment sites, etc. Please use the form below to nominate your favorite organization for this award. 

Nominate Organizations

Recap: 2024 Mayor's Youth Summit
Credit: Youth Engagement and Advancement

Partners

logos for artists for humanity, highland street, boston children's hospital, immigrant advancement, black male advancement, LGBTQ aIA2Sdvancement, and economic opportunity and inclusion

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