Rising Star Awards
Honoring young legislators for political bridge-building and future-focused leadership.
Rewarding effective governance
Each December, Future Caucus recognizes legislators for effective, bipartisan leadership during our annual Rising Star Awards.
Rising Star Award
Highlighting one Republican and one Democrat who transcend political tribalism. Honoring leaders who take initiative in shepherding bipartisan legislation that addresses priority issues in today’s political climate.
Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award
Recognizing an outstanding state caucus for their future-focused leadership and political bridge-building. Nominees are selected based on their efforts promoting political collaboration within their state.
Generational Changemaker Award
The Generational Changemaker Award honors a leader who both exemplifies the Future Caucus ethos and makes an impact tackling generational challenges.
2023
On December 12th, 2023, over 300 civic leaders joined us in Washington, DC to celebrate the 2023 Rising Star awardees.
Over The Years
2022 Rising star Awards
December 19, 2022
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2021 Rising star Awards
Event date: December 09, 2021
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“This award is really about the people back at home who uplifted me, voted for me and put me in the position to serve when I was told I was too young.”
“We’re better than where we were 50 years ago, and we’re going to be in a better place 50 years from today.”
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