(Statewide - Louisiana) - Louisiana Public Broadcasting announces the 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes program and the statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as Louisiana Young Heroes. A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional individual who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens. Parents, principals, teachers, guidance counselors, family members, and friends who know of high school students deserving of recognition for their tenacity, good work and commendable deeds, are encouraged to nominate them!

LPB President & CEO, C.C Copeland, says, “It's our privilege to honor young people from around our state as Louisiana Young Heroes each year, and it's incredible to think that since 1996, we have helped tell the stories of 230 remarkable students through this statewide program. We look forward to announcing the 2025 class of Young Heroes in the new year, and invite nominations to help identify the exceptional young Louisianians to be considered for this special recognition."

Nominees must be Louisiana students in grades 9-12, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool program, and cannot be older than 18 years of age. Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted through the online form at lpb.org/heroes. The deadline for entries is Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Previous Young Heroes are not eligible.)

The 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes will be announced on LPB’s weekly news and public affairs program Louisiana: The State We’re In, on the Louisiana Young Heroes Facebook page, and at lpb.org/heroes in Spring 2025. The Louisiana Young Heroes will receive special awards and recognition for their achievements.

Go to lpb.org/heroes to read more about the Louisiana Young Heroes program and to submit a nomination.

For more information, call 800-272-8161, ext. 4274 or 225-767-4274 or email heroes@lpb.org.

The 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes Program is generously supported by Presenting Sponsors: the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, and Fishman Haygood; Title Sponsor: Community Coffee; with additional support from the U.S. Army Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion, DEMCO and McDonald's. Special thanks to the Louisiana Young Heroes Advisory Committee.

About Louisiana Public Broadcasting:

Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public television network for the state of Louisiana with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to its award-winning documentaries about the history and people of Louisiana, LPB is dedicated to helping children throughout the state develop their literacy, math and science skills through its numerous educational resources and outreach programs.