New Hope Award

2023 New Hope Award recipient, Jeetan Khadka

The 2024 nomination process is now closed!

Thank you to all those who submitted their nominations. Recipients will be announced soon.


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.

Headshot of Jon Crystal

"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

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Karibu

Each year, the Crystal Family New Hope Award presentation ceremony takes place during the Karibu Cultural Celebration. 

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