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Meet JaiMarie Bardwell: 2026 JA Dallas Student of the Year
Every year, Junior Achievement of Dallas honors an outstanding high school senior with the title of JA Dallas Student of the Year—an award that recognizes leadership, service, and a commitment…
Read MoreHitting it out of the Park: JA Dallas Celebrates a Year of Impact
Honoring a Season of Service, JA Dallas style On Wednesday, May 21, Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) brought its mission to the ballpark for a night to remember. Hosted…
Read MoreA Record-Breaking Night: 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame Raises $1.25 Million for JA Dallas
The 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame, benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas, was an evening of inspiration, celebration and generosity. Held on February 22 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, this premier event honored three…
Read MoreMeet Palak Patel: 2025 JA Dallas Student of the Year
Every year, Junior Achievement of Dallas selects an extraordinary high school senior to be named the JA Dallas Student of the Year, a role that highlights leadership, perseverance and academic excellence.…
Read MoreMeet the Laureates: Curtis C. Farmer
The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…
Read MoreMeet the Laureates: Allie Beth Allman
The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…
Read MoreMeet the Laureates: Dale Petroskey
The Dallas Business Hall of Fame benefiting Junior Achievement of Dallas celebrates the best and brightest in the Dallas business community who have made a meaningful impact in our region.…
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Dallas Receives $1.2 million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Junior Achievement of Dallas announced today that it has received a gift of $1.2 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift is part of a total of $38.8 million donated…
Read MoreDallas Business Journal to Honor Keshia Bruno at 15th Annual Women in Business Awards
The Dallas Business Journal has named Junior Achievement of Dallas’ Keshia Bruno, vice president of educational impact, to its 2022 class for the 15th Annual Women in Business Awards. The…
Read MoreUWorld Awards Junior Achievement of Dallas $25,000 Grant Toward Financial Literacy Efforts for Area Students
UWorld, a leading provider of online learning tools for high stakes exams, recently awarded Junior Achievement of Dallas a $25,000 grant toward financial literacy efforts for underserved and underrepresented students. …
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