Nominations Open for NextGen Program in Chester County

VISTA Today is accepting nominations for the 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars in Chester County. The nomination period runs now through Jan. 23, 2026, with honorees announced starting Feb. 10.

The VISTA NextGen Superstar program honors individuals under 40 whose work and volunteering are shaping Chester County's future. These individuals include business founders, nonprofit leaders, mentors, and innovators.

To qualify for nomination, individuals must be 39 or younger as of April 30, 2026, and must live, work, or study in Chester County.

Honorees will be recognized at an awards reception and celebration set for April 30 at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Chester County OIC, a Coatesville nonprofit focused on adult education and workforce development.

Organizations can also sponsor VISTA NextGen Superstars to support leadership, excellence, and community impact across Chester County.

Individuals can nominate a deserving young professional to be a VISTA NextGen Superstar by submitting names through the online nomination form. For more details, visit the program's FAQs page.