In keeping with the Museum's mission to celebrate democracy, the Education Department has established an award honoring youngsters between the ages of 8 and 18 who have distinguished themselves in one of the following ways:

  • Artistic expressions of peace and friendship, including poetry, painting, photography, stories,
    film production, musical composition, mural design, etc.

  • School/Community Leadership, including student clubs and organizations

  • Volunteer Work/Mentoring/Tutoring, including Girl and Boy Scout activities

  • Friendship-building Activities, including involvement with elections or campaigns

  • Political/Civic Involvement, including involvement with elections or campaigns

  • Peer Mediation groups/ Peaceful Conflict Resolution Programs/Violence Prevention groups

Click here for a Nomination Form


Return by May 13, 2008 to:
Commerce Bank Young Heroes Award
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Ph: 215-925-2800, x103
Fax: 215-925-3800
E-mail: marilyn@libertymuseum.org