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Meet JaiMarie Bardwell: 2026 JA Dallas Student of the Year

January 27, 2026

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…

Hitting it out of the Park: JA Dallas Celebrates a Year of Impact

May 28, 2025

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…

A Record-Breaking Night: 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame Raises $1.25 Million for JA Dallas

February 26, 2025

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…

Meet Palak Patel: 2025 JA Dallas Student of the Year

December 16, 2024

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.…

Meet the Laureates: Curtis C. Farmer

December 11, 2024

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.…

Meet the Laureates: Allie Beth Allman

December 2, 2024

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.…

Meet the Laureates: Dale Petroskey

November 13, 2024

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.…

Junior Achievement of Dallas Receives $1.2 million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

August 21, 2022

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…

Survey: Most Teens Aspire to Home Ownership but Report Significant Financial and Homeownership Knowledge Gaps

August 11, 2022

A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and Fannie Mae shows most teens (88%) would like to own a home someday. The survey reflects that most teens (85%) believe “owning…

Dallas Business Journal to Honor Keshia Bruno at 15th Annual Women in Business Awards

July 14, 2022

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…

Local Stories

Adan Gonzalez

JA Dallas Alumnus Highlight: Adan Gonzalez

September 15, 2021
2021 JA Dallas Student of The Year

Checking In, JA Alumni Spotlight: Yakin Vargas, JA Dallas of The Year

June 15, 2021
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JA Counselor, Educator & Veteran Spotlight: Monica Pedroza

May 19, 2021
“Limits are opportunities for creativity.” – Reverend Justin Hancock (3)

Disability Awareness & Advocacy

April 13, 2021
Irum Jones

JA Dallas Volunteer Spotlight: Irum Jones

April 12, 2021
2021 Laureates

2021 JA Dallas Business Hall of Fame Laureates Officially Inducted

March 16, 2021

Blogs

Meet JaiMarie Bardwell: 2026 JA Dallas Student of the Year

January 27, 2026

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…

Hitting it out of the Park: JA Dallas Celebrates a Year of Impact

May 28, 2025

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…

A Record-Breaking Night: 2025 Dallas Business Hall of Fame Raises $1.25 Million for JA Dallas

February 26, 2025

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…

Meet Palak Patel: 2025 JA Dallas Student of the Year

December 16, 2024

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.…

Meet the Laureates: Curtis C. Farmer

December 11, 2024

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.…

Meet the Laureates: Allie Beth Allman

December 2, 2024

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.…