Nominations for the 10th annual Rising Stars of New Braunfels awards will open July 10 and remain open through Aug. 14, with the 2027 honorees announced on Oct. 1.

This award recognizes exceptional young leaders aged 40 and under who are making a meaningful impact in the New Braunfels community through their professional achievements, leadership, volunteer service and civic involvement.

Winners are selected by a committee composed of previous Rising Stars award recipients, community leaders and representatives from the Jaycees, the Chamber of Commerce and The Herald-Zeitung, the organizations that partner to present the program.