Honoring the World’s Brightest Young Changemakers
The GT 20 Under 20 honor roll starts now. Be part of the founding class.
Why an Honor Roll?
Not every gifted teen gets a trophy.
Not every talent is seen by teachers, test scores, or college apps.
Some of the most remarkable young people in the world are quietly building startups, leading community movements, or researching breakthroughs—with no stage to stand on.
That’s why the Gifted Talented 20 Under 20 honor roll exists.
To celebrate what the world often overlooks—
And to lift up the teens already shaping our future, often without recognition.
With a platform, they shine. They grow. They inspire others to rise.
This is for the youth rewriting what’s possible.
A mark of excellence—reserved for the extraordinary.
Nominate a Teen. Shape the Future.
Proudly launching the Gifted Talented 20 Under 20 honor roll.
This is Year One.
This is the Founding Class.
And YOU can help shape it.
The world’s next visionaries don’t always raise their hand. But we see them.
Who We're Honoring
We’re honoring 20 extraordinary teens (age 19 or under) with real-world impact across four core areas:
- Teen entrepreneurs. Builders of startups, side projects, or nonprofits solving real-world problems
- Teen researchers. Curious minds pushing boundaries through original inquiry, experimentation, or publishing
- Teen creators. Artists, writers, designers, performers, coders, and storytellers with a bold voice and vision
- Teen leaders. Changemakers organizing, mentoring, or mobilizing others toward meaningful impact
Becoming an honoree means:
✅ Global recognition as part of the Gifted Talented 20 Under 20 honor roll
✅ Media features, interviews, and a dedicated profile on GiftedTalented.com
✅ Visibility with top universities, research labs, and venture leaders
✅ A $1,000+ scholarship to further their work or education
✅ Lifetime access to a private Gifted Talented network of future changemakers
Gifted Talented Families
A global village for families turning spark into significance
