Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition
Encourages middle and high school youth, across the county to identify an issue in their school, neighborhood or community, create a plan to address that issue, and implement the plan. The goal is to encourage, support and reward the youth of Loudoun County for making positive changes in their own lives and the lives of others.
Key Dates for 2024 Competition
- October 2, 2023 - Registration Opens
- November 14, 2023 & December 5, 2023 - Brainstorm Workshop (virtual)
- January 12, 2024 - Registration Closes
- January 16, 2024 & January 30, 2024 - Information Sessions (virtual)
- February 13, 2024 - Presentation Skills (virtual)
- February 21 - Videos due from teams for 1st round judging
- February 26 - March 1, 2024 - Video Judging
- March 4, 2024 - Top 20 announcement
- March 6, 2024 - Virtual to In-Person Presentation Workshop (virtual)
- March 11, 2024 - Top 20 present in person at LCPS Admin Building, Top 10 chosen
- March 21, 2024 - Finals and Awards at Morven Park Carriage Museum
Watch Our 2021 Orientation Video and Learn More About Step Up!
Learn about the 2021 Loudoun Youth Comptetition through our Orientation Video Recording. The the video thumbnail on the right to be redirected to Zoom and enter pw 4%QGfjh* to then watch the orientation video.
Meet Loudoun Youth, Inc.
Loudoun Youth, Inc. was created to help teens in Loudoun County gain exposure to leadership in action and build up confidence.
Our programs have been developed by a diverse community across multiple sectors. Loudoun Youth, Inc. strives to work closely with our community partners to develop and share youth serving programs that Empower, Lead, and Connect Loudoun County teens to leadership opportunities.
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE AN IMPACT?
Be part of the 2024 Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition.
Registration for the 2024 competition open until January 12, 2024
*If you missed the registration deadline, stay tuned for the 2024 competition to open later this year and let’s cheer on this year’s participants in the meantime!
2024 Step Up Community Impact
Loudoun County Teens participated in the competition
teams prepared for the competition
hours were spent on projects
people were impacted by the caring ideas
of economic impact was made to Loudoun County
Check out last year's top projects!
Step Up Loudoun Youth teams present their projects to an esteemed group of participating judges, including government officials and corporate leaders. The Top 10 finalists then compete for cash prizes.
Registration is open through January 12th, 2024
*If you missed the registration deadline, stay tuned for the 2024 competition to open later this year and let’s cheer on this year’s participants in the meantime!