New Hope Award
The 2026 New Hope Award nomination process is live!
Each year, we are honored to celebrate New Americans whose leadership, service, and dedication strengthen our community. The Crystal Family New Hope Award recognizes two individuals for their contributions, accomplishments, and impact within the community. The deadline has been extended! Please submit nominations via the form linked below by October 19.
Save the date: Join us on November 6, from 4-6pm, for our Karibu Cultural Celebration Book Launch & New Hope Award Presentation Ceremony, at the BCA Community Room, located at 405 Pine St. in Burlington.
About
The Crystal Family New Hope Award is an annual award that honors New Americans. Through the generous support of the Crystal family, the New Hope Award was established in 2017 to recognize two individuals’ contributions, accomplishments, and impact within the community. Each recipient of the award receives a cash gift and is celebrated during an annual award ceremony.
A committee comprised of CVOEO staff will anonymously review all nominations and select two recipients. Thank you for helping us recognize the excellent work and impact by our community members.
"We are largely an immigrant nation, and today's ‘New Americans’ continue that tradition, enriching our communities, broadening our culture, and enhancing our lives. The New Hope Award is an effort to acknowledge that impact, and to identify and celebrate role models here in Vermont."
- Jon Crystal
2026 New Hope Award
Nomination deadline: October 19, 2026
Presentation Ceremony: November 6, 2026
Karibu Cultural Celebration
Each year, the Crystal Family New Hope Award presentation ceremony takes place during the Karibu Cultural Celebration.