2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Award winners Sarah Shelke (2nd from left) and Kyra Wagner (right end), Emmy Award-winning journalist and gala host Savannah Sellers, and JED CEO John MacPhee attend the 2026 JED gala. Photo by Edwin Arocho.
Each year, The Jed Foundation (JED) honors one high school student and one college student for doing outstanding work to create communities of care in their schools. Student Voice of Mental Health Award recipients are advocates raising mental health awareness by leading thoughtful, impactful initiatives; increasing connection and belonging; encouraging their peers to reach out for help; and building support systems for youth mental health and suicide prevention in their school or campus communities.
Award winners receive:
- A $3,000 cash scholarship
- A trip to New York City to receive the award at JED’s annual gala
- Recognition on JED’s website and social media platforms
- Ongoing opportunities to collaborate with JED
The four-week application period for JED’s 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Awards program ended on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Stay tuned for next year’s application period and check out other ways to engage with JED:
- Subscribe to receive emails from JED
- Explore JED’s Student Engagement page
- Check out JED’s Mental Health Resource Center
Learn about our 2026 winners, Sarah Shelke and Kyra Wagner.
Have a question we didn’t answer here?
Email studentaward@jedfoundation.org and we’ll get back to you.