Accepting Nominations for 2026 Orange County Rising Star!
Celebrating 21 Years of Leadership, Impact, and Emerging Visionaries

The Junior League of Orange County (JLOC) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Orange County Rising Stars Awards, celebrating two decades of honoring the next generation of leaders in our community.

Since its founding in 2006, the Orange County Rising Stars Award has recognized over 423 outstanding individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to leadership, professional excellence, and community impact. Entering our 21st year of honoring excellence, we are looking to the community to help us spot the next generation of changemakers. If you know someone driving meaningful progress in Orange County, we want to hear their story.”

Help us find the exceptional leaders who are our 2026 Rising Stars for our 21st Annual Orange County’s Rising Stars Awards! This milestone event honors individuals who live, work, or volunteer in Orange County and are emerging as leaders in business, nonprofit, and community service. These Rising Stars are recognized for their innovation, leadership, and commitment to making Orange County a stronger, more vibrant community.

Nominations are open! Submit a nomination Here.

Attend & Celebrate:

Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:00 PM at the Barn as Villa Venezia
Be part of this inspiring evening and support the Junior League of Orange County, NY’s mission to empower women and strengthen communities. Tickets are available for purchase — join friends, colleagues, and community leaders in recognizing the achievements of this year’s honorees.

Thank you to our past sponsors:

K 104.7 – Universe Sponsor

Resorts World – Constellation Sponsor

Supernova Sponsors:

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Orange County Chamber of Commerce

Garnet Health

Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP

Catholic Charities

RUPCO

RDAC

Rural Sullivan Housing

Sponsor & Make an Impact:
Your sponsorship directly supports JLOCNY programs, including scholarships, leadership development, and community initiatives. Sponsorship opportunities also help fuel our next major project: a feasibility study for a Children’s Museum in Orange County, NY. Learn more about how your support can celebrate today’s leaders while building a brighter future for our community.

Purchase Tickets    Become a Sponsor

For questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact the event organizers at orangecountysrisingstars@gmail.com.