NINETEEN UNDER NINETEEN STUDENT TO WATCH

At Junior Achievement of Georgia, we believe the next generation of CEOs, founders, and community leaders is already among us. 19 Under 19 is not an academic award; it is a celebration of bold thinkers, builders, innovators, and young people who are creating real impact in their schools, businesses, and communities. These 19 honorees represent the future of Georgia, and they are just getting started.

NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED.

Our selection committee is currently reviewing all 2026 19 Under 19 applications. Selected honorees will be notified at the end of May 2026. 

 

To qualify, nominees must:

  • Be 19 years of age or younger at the time of nomination

  • Have participated in at least one Junior Achievement of Georgia program (JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, JA Summer Camp, or 3DE by JA)

  • Represent Junior Achievement of Georgia in a positive way and uphold its mission and values


Selected honorees will receive:

  • Recognition in Nineteen Under Nineteen Magazine

  • Highlighted in the Atlanta Business Chronicle

  • Local press coverage highlighting their accomplishments

  • An invitation to their local JA Business Hall of Fame

  • An invitation to a JA of Georgia Board Meeting

  • A scholarship to support their future education or entrepreneurial endeavors

Meet the 2025 Class of JA of Georgia’s Nineteen Under Nineteen!