Every two years, Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide honors the best of the global network at the Global Leadership Conference (GLC) Awards. Celebrating innovation, growth, impact, creativity, and leadership, these awards recognize outstanding individuals and JA locations whose work exemplifies the JA mission. From bold tech solutions to youth advocacy, alumni engagement, and creative brand amplification, the finalists represent the best of JA.
JA of Arizona Receives Brand Amplification Award
We are excited to share the news that Junior Achievement of Arizona was honored with the JA Brand Amplification Award at the 2025 GLC Awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Not only were we one of the only U.S. JA areas who were finalists for the award, but this also is the first time in history that any U.S. JA area has won this prestigious award. To say we are thrilled is an understatement.
This recognition was awarded for our 2025 JA 18 Under 18 booklet, which represents the culmination of many efforts that make the JA 18 Under 18 program so impactful, but which was ultimately made possible by our marketing team. A special nod goes to Ted Raymond and his talented team at Pixa, whose creativity and partnership helped bring this booklet to life in a way that truly amplified our brand.
We created the JA 18 Under 18 Awards to recognize the best and brightest students in Arizona. The JA 18 Under 18 recipients represent JA students everywhere and serve as role models, leaders, and innovators throughout the state. Each year, recipients are honored at an awards ceremony, featured in local media, and given prizes such as cash and gift cards.
JA of Arizona Named a Finalist for Bold Tech Award
In addition, we were proud to be named a Top 7 finalist for the JA Bold Tech Award for our JA Inspire Studio. This was a remarkable achievement considering JA operates in over 100 countries worldwide!
JA Inspire is a career exploration program designed to fully immerse students in a high-tech virtual career fair. It provides students with career resources and assessments, connects them with real companies and industries in Arizona, and shows them what’s possible for the future.
Get More Involved with JA of Arizona
Thank you to all our amazing supporters who helped elevate our mission and impact on a global stage. Check out the video below that shows Katherine Cecala, President and CEO of JA of Arizona, accepting the JA Brand Amplification Award.
Want to get more involved with JA of Arizona? Consider donating, volunteering, or attending an event to help us prepare more students for success in work and life.
