The Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council (MYLAC) was established in 2014 and is composed of 50 high school juniors and seniors. MYLAC gives youth with leadership potential the opportunity to learn more about city government and effective citizenship so they can make positive differences as young leaders. The Council also shares ideas with city officials and advises on issues facing Jacksonville youth.

Thirty young people, ages 30 and under, were recently recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The EE 30 Under 30 highlights the work of young professionals of various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and communities who are using education to help protect the environment. 

In 2017, the program expanded its search beyond North America to include international candidates, through support from the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the US Forest Service (USFS). It shines a spotlight on the incredible efforts of young people around the world and motivates others to get involved in environmental education in their communities.  

Through the Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award, AZA recognizes significant achievement in work force and audience   diversity by an AZA member institution.The award recognizes the most significant innovative, productive, far-reaching, program to promote diversity in institutions throughout AZA.

The Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship is one the highest honors a young leader in Jacksonville can attain. The Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship was developed to not only connect the talented young leaders with the current prominent and influential Jacksonville leaders, but also provide mentorship for those young leaders to help insure the future success of the city. Fellows are guided by the titans of Jacksonville who are looking to intentionally elevate and intimately support the next generation. The Hightower Fellowship furthers the JAX Chamber’s goal of empowering the next generation of leaders.

Thirty young people, ages 30 and under, were recently recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The EE 30 Under 30 highlights the work of young professionals of various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and communities who are using education to help protect the environment around the world.

In 2017, the program expanded its search beyond North America to include international candidates, through support from the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the US Forest Service (USFS). It shines a spotlight on the incredible efforts of young people around the world and motivates others to get involved in environmental education in their communities. 

The Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council (MYLAC) was established in 2014 and is composed of 50 high school juniors and seniors. MYLAC gives youth with leadership potential the opportunity to learn more about city government and effective citizenship so they can make positive differences as young leaders. The Council also shares ideas with city officials and advises on issues facing Jacksonville youth.

The Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council (MYLAC) was established in 2014 and is composed of 50 high school juniors and seniors. MYLAC gives youth with leadership potential the opportunity to learn more about city government and effective citizenship so they can make positive differences as young leaders. The Council also shares ideas with city officials and advises on issues facing Jacksonville youth.