Rising Star Awards

Reform in 2023: Leadership worth celebrating

Reform in 2023: Leadership worth celebrating

The Rising Star awardees are just two examples of a trend we see throughout the country. Each of these crosspartisan wins build on top of one another. It makes the next win that much more possible. We’re creating a healthy civic flywheel between young people and the young elected leaders working on their behalf.

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

Rep. Jeremy Gray Awarded for Transcending Political Polarization in 2022

The Millennial Action Project (MAP) announced last week the awardees of the 2022 Rising Star Awards. The Rising Star Awards recognize lawmakers who embody MAP’s mission to transcend political polarization through public service.

How a young Black legislator is inspiring inclusive policymaking

How a young Black legislator is inspiring inclusive policymaking

February is Black History Month — a time where we celebrate the accomplishments and triumphs of the Black community throughout American history. It is also a call to action, asking all Americans to be a part of the conversation about the pursuit of freedom and racial equity. These conversations can be challenging — as we know, in the United States, partisan and racial divides are complex.

State Rep. Carney Honored as 2021 National ‘Rising Star’ by Millennial Action Project

State Rep. Carney Honored as 2021 National ‘Rising Star’ by Millennial Action Project

Last Thursday, Dec. 9, in Washington, D.C., the Millennial Action Project (MAP), the largest nonpartisan organization of Millennial elected officials in the U.S., presented the 2021 Rising Star Award to Connecticut State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and Arkansas State Rep. Jamie Scott (D). Carney’s District includes the Towns of both Lyme and Old Lyme.

Young State Lawmakers From Arkansas, Connecticut, and Kansas to Be Awarded for Their Cross-Party Leadership in 2021

Young State Lawmakers From Arkansas, Connecticut, and Kansas to Be Awarded for Their Cross-Party Leadership in 2021

On December 9th, 2021, in Washington, D.C., the fourth annual Rising Star Award will be presented to Arkansas State Representative Jamie Scott (D) and Connecticut State Representative Devin Carney (R). Both representatives are co-chairs of the Future Caucus in their respective states.

Young state lawmakers from Iowa, Mississippi and Oregon awarded for their bipartisan leadership in 2020

Young state lawmakers from Iowa, Mississippi and Oregon awarded for their bipartisan leadership in 2020

The Millennial Action Project, the largest nonpartisan organization of millennial elected officials in the U.S., awarded young state lawmakers from across the country for their work to bridge partisan divides in American politics.

Three young legislators honored for making cross-party collaboration a cause

Three young legislators honored for making cross-party collaboration a cause

Three legislators with records of bipartisanship and collaboration were given the second round of Rising Star awards on Tuesday night by the Millennial Action Project, a nonpartisan group that aims to boost those two characteristics among younger people in public life.

State Representatives Stuck, Neylon, and Fahey to Receive Millennial Action Project Rising Star Award

State Representatives Stuck, Neylon, and Fahey to Receive Millennial Action Project Rising Star Award

WASHINGTON, DC—The Millennial Action Project (MAP) announced the awardees of the 2019 Rising Star Awards. The winners are Oregon State Representative Julie Fahey, Wisconsin State Representative Adam Neylon, and Wisconsin State Representative Amanda Stuck. Each of these representatives are co-chairs of the Future Caucus in their respective states.

Ohio State Senator Frank LaRose, Connecticut State Representative Caroline Simmons Win First Millennial Action Project Rising Star Award

Ohio State Senator Frank LaRose, Connecticut State Representative Caroline Simmons Win First Millennial Action Project Rising Star Award

MAP is proud to announce that State Senator Frank LaRose (R-OH) and State Representative Caroline Simmons (D-CT) are the recipients of the organization’s first Rising Star Award.