Pop Warner Little Scholars All-American Scholar Banquet – Chicago

Pop Warner is seeking three Youth Presenters for this year’s All-American Scholar Banquet.

Selected Youth Presenters will have the honor of introducing our All-American Scholar Honorees during the Banquet program. This is an exciting opportunity for young leaders to step onto the stage, demonstrate their public speaking skills, and be part of a truly memorable evening. It’s an experience they will carry with them for a lifetime.

How to Apply:

Submit a 60-120 second video of your child speaking as if presenting to a large audience. Please choose one of the following prompts:

• What does being named a Pop Warner All-American Scholar mean to you?
• What advice would you give younger athletes about balancing sports and school?
• What school subject challenges you most — and how do you push through it?
• What’s harder — preparing for a big game or a big test?
• Who has influenced your academic success the most?
• During your time as a Pop Warner athlete, what coach or administrator has influenced you the most?
• As a PW scholar-athlete, what has been your most remarkable experience so far?
• How important is it for you to serve your community outside of sports and school?
• What does “student-athlete” mean in your own words?

Deadline to Apply:

Sunday, March 8, at midnight EST.

Important Dates:

The 2026 Youth Presenters will be selected by a Pop Warner review panel and notified by the end of the day on Wednesday, March 12.

If selected, the scholar-athlete must attend the All-American Scholar Banquet on Saturday, March 21. Presenters will be notified of the Honoree they will introduce no later than Sunday, March 15.

Please note: Even if your scholar-athlete is not selected as a Youth Presenter, submitted videos may still be featured during All-American Scholar Weekend programming.