For over a century, TIME has covered influence and leadership. Typically, those we recognize are fully grown adults—in the prime of their careers or sage elders reflecting on long experience. But there are exceptions. From climate activist Greta Thunberg (16 when she was named Person of the Year in 2019) or Millie Bobby Brown (14 when she made the 2018 TIME100 list), some prove that youth is no impediment to achievement.
In fact, young people are some of the most impressive individuals out there—and not just because they’ve had fewer years in which to hone their talents. They are not just examples of human attainment, but also reason to believe that the future they’ll lead will be a bright one.
That’s why we choose to recognize TIME’s Kid of the Year. After all, we could use a little bit more of that hope.
This year’s list is a collaboration between TIME and TIME for Kids. This spring, we put out a call looking for young leaders who are making admirable contributions in a range of fields—including social justice, science, and business. Editors and writers combed through submissions and conducted our own research, searching for stand-out kids in the U.S. ages 8-16. Then, as part of the selection process, a team of TFK Kid Reporters weighed in on the honorees. We learned about hundreds of kids with strong records of achievement, service to others, innovation, entrepreneurship, and more.
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