Be More Winners: Projects that impact middle schoolers

An exciting and uplifting session featuring Be More finalists and our 2025 winners
February 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET

NSHSS Be More Finalists and Winners will share the stories behind their initiatives, what sparked their ideas, how they created meaningful change, and what they learned along the way. From mental health advocacy to STEM outreach to community service, their projects show what’s possible when young people take action.

This webinar will be exciting, energizing, and full of inspiration, especially for middle schoolers who want to make a difference but aren’t sure where to start.

More details coming soon!

BE MORE Finalist Sdatl 2023

Meet the Speakers:

Inspiring NSHSS BE More Grant Finalists and Winners who turned their ideas into action

Nainika Manthena

NSHSS Ambassador President | Meeting Host & Speaker

Nainika is a senior at Palm Harbor Univ HS - IB Program, FL. She wants to pursue a career as a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice/disability law. She also loves tutoring students in math and reading on which she advocates for education accessibility. Her hobbies include dancing, learning new languages, and fostering dogs.