RISING STARS AWARDS:
zenith
the stay work play
award
new award category for 2025!
The Stay Work Play Zenith Award is a legacy honor, awarded to an individual or individuals who have made a profound and lasting impact on New Hampshire by championing the success of young people across the state.
This prestigious award recognizes those who have paved the way for a more vibrant, inclusive, and opportunity-rich environment for the next generation—through leadership in policy, workforce development, economic innovation, access, advocacy, and beyond.
Recipients come from any generation, but all share a proven, passionate commitment to advancing young people’s well-being, voice, and future in New Hampshire. The Zenith Award is not presented annually, but only when a truly deserving individual emerges who exemplifies this extraordinary legacy of service and impact.