Vote for the 2026 WOJ Youth Reporter Award

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Jeanne Meyers
Co-founder/Director
The MY HERO Project
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CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE 'WOJ' YOUTH REPORTER AWARD

LAGUNA BEACH, CA – NOVEMBER 11, 2026 - All are invited to cast a vote for the WOJ Youth Reporter Award, which celebrates young storytellers who use film and media to shine a light on people making a positive difference in their communities and around the world. 

Presented by renowned media arts educator, author and journalist Esther Wojcicki, the award invites elementary, middle, high school and college students to develop their storytelling skills and use their voices to recognize those working for positive change.

Whether profiling a community leader, a local activist or someone making a difference in their own unique way, students are encouraged to get behind the camera, tell their story and share the work of people who inspire them.

Meet the 2026 WOJ Youth Reporter Award finalists:

Click the image below to view the finalist films and cast your vote.

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About the MY HERO International Film Festival

The My Hero Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to showcasing films that celebrate the power of the human spirit. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to share inspirational stories of everyday heroes. Thanks to generous sponsors, prizes are awarded to elementary, middle school, high school, college and professionals in a variety of categories including documentary, narrative, music video, animation, experimental, and more. The festival aims to inspire audiences to recognize the heroism in their own lives and encourage positive actions in their communities. Learn more.

About The MY HERO Project:

Since 1995, more than 100 million people from 190 countries have participated in The MY HERO Project. Our programs highlight the work of global and local heroes who address the major challenges of our time. We support cross-cultural learning, human rights, environmental awareness, media literacy and the arts. Visit our website (myhero.com).