{"id":16127,"date":"2025-08-18T06:58:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=16127"},"modified":"2025-08-18T09:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:06:48","slug":"colossal-2025-youth-athlete-award-25k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/colossal-2025-youth-athlete-award-25k\/","title":{"rendered":"Colossal Launches Youth Athlete of the Year Voting With $25K Prize and Mentorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">A nationwide campaign by <a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.org\/\">Colossal<\/a> spotlights integrity and leadership as public voting opens to celebrate rising stars in youth sports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"http:\/\/www.colossal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Colossal<\/a>, the force behind a range of impactful fundraising competitions, has launched public voting for the&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"http:\/\/athleteoftheyear.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Youth Athlete of the Year<\/a>&nbsp;campaign. The initiative honors young athletes across the United States who lead by example, compete with discipline, and inspire their peers on and off the field.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Community Voting to Celebrate Everyday Champions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">One standout athlete will receive the prestigious <a href=\"http:\/\/athleteoftheyear.org\/\">Youth Athlete of the Year<\/a> title, be featured in a national <a href=\"https:\/\/3brand.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOop6h2SiQFl1wQIScLT6-Vf7TKMKTAwZkitoJ2C4kMvaDFvnSp0G\">3BRAND<\/a> ad in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/\">Sports Illustrated<\/a>, and take home a $25,000 award to invest in their future. This campaign provides a platform for deserving young athletes to have their stories showcased, dreams supported, and hard work rewarded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.colossal.org\/\">Colossal<\/a>&#8216;s event is made possible by&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/3brand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">3BRAND<\/a>, the youth-focused apparel label founded by Super Bowl Champion and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giants.com\/\">New York Giants<\/a> quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/players\/russell-wilson\/\">Russell Wilson<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/3brand.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOop6h2SiQFl1wQIScLT6-Vf7TKMKTAwZkitoJ2C4kMvaDFvnSp0G\">3BRAND<\/a>\u2019s mission is dedicated to empowering kids and fostering a sense of community among youth, in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/ph\/\">Nike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Russell Wilson and Star Ambassadors Inspire the Next Generation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Russell Wilson<\/strong>, <strong>co-founder of the Why Not You Foundation and a cornerstone of the campaign<\/strong>,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/colossal-opens-voting-for-youth-athlete-of-the-year-hosted-by-russell-wilson-and-sponsored-by-3brand--benefiting-why-not-you-foundation-and-the-v-foundation-for-cancer-research-302525428.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said<\/a>, &#8220;Ciara and I founded <a href=\"https:\/\/whynotyoufdn.org\/\">Why Not You Foundation<\/a> to inspire the next generation to follow their dreams to become anything they want to be. It&#8217;s powerful to watch these young athletes show up, not just to compete, but to lead. <a href=\"http:\/\/athleteoftheyear.org\/\">Youth Athlete of the Year<\/a> is about celebrating their drive, their discipline, and their belief that anything is possible. Alongside our incredible Foundation, we are proud to be part of a competition that inspires the next generation and supports causes that matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Finalists won\u2019t just take home prizes\u2014they\u2019ll gain access to mentorship and motivating guidance from a star lineup including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/players\/russell-wilson\/\">Russell Wilson<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/\">NFL<\/a> quarterback, entrepreneur, philanthropist)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/titusoneilwwe\/?hl=en\">Thadeous Bullard<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\">WWE<\/a> Superstar, better known as Titus O\u2019Neil)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chauntelowe\/?hl=en\">Chaunt\u00e9 Lowe<\/a> (Four-time Olympic high jumper and cancer survivor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mackcelebrini\/?hl=en\">Macklin Celebrini<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/\">NHL<\/a> standout)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hales__storm\/?hl=en\">Haleigh Washington<\/a> (Double Olympic volleyball medalist)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>How Public Voting Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Parents and guardians have already registered their young athletes for this campaign. From now on, fans, family, and friends can vote once daily for free, or cast extra votes by donation. All paid votes benefit both the <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/v.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">V Foundation for Cancer Research<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/v.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px\">founded by legendary coach Jim Valvano, which has fueled nearly $400 million in research, and the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whynotyoufdn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Not You Foundation,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px\"> led by <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/players\/russell-wilson\/\">Wilson<\/a><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px\"> and Ciara, which focuses<\/span>&nbsp;on education, health, and empowering youth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">This unique model combines recognition for individual athletic achievement with fundraising for meaningful nonprofit causes, amplifying the impact of every vote.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>A Platform That Elevates Youth Sports Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossal<\/strong>,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/colossal-opens-voting-for-youth-athlete-of-the-year-hosted-by-russell-wilson-and-sponsored-by-3brand--benefiting-why-not-you-foundation-and-the-v-foundation-for-cancer-research-302525428.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said<\/a>, &#8220;At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colossal.org\/\">Colossal<\/a>, we believe in creating experiences that elevate everyday champions. <a href=\"http:\/\/athleteoftheyear.org\/\">Youth Athlete of the Year<\/a> is a celebration of young people who bring passion, perseverance, and purpose to their sport\u2014and to their lives. We&#8217;re thrilled to provide a platform where their stories can be seen, heard, and supported.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For more information or to vote for your favorite athlete, visit <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"http:\/\/athleteoftheyear.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">athleteoftheyear.org<\/a>&nbsp;and follow <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colossal.org\/\">Colossal<\/a> for campaign updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A nationwide campaign by Colossal spotlights integrity and leadership as public voting opens to celebrate rising stars in&hellip;","protected":false},"author":219894228,"featured_media":16135,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","pad_hide_post_author":"","csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1791,1483,1455],"tags":[4647,4119,4646],"class_list":{"0":"post-16127","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrity","8":"category-footwear-events","9":"category-sports","10":"tag-colossal","11":"tag-russell-wilson","12":"tag-youth-athlete-of-the-year","13":"cs-entry","14":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Colossal Launches Youth Athlete of the Year Voting With $25K Prize and Mentorship<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/colossal-2025-youth-athlete-award-25k\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Colossal Launches Youth Athlete of the Year Voting With $25K Prize and Mentorship\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A nationwide campaign by Colossal spotlights integrity and leadership as public voting opens to celebrate rising stars in&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/colossal-2025-youth-athlete-award-25k\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Footwear Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/footwearmagazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-08-18T12:58:56+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-18T15:06:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hero-desktop.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2880\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1300\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alyssa J. 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