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The Cookie and Kenny Misher Youth Advocacy Award
Congratulations to the Winners!
Ross Misher, the son of Cookie and Kenny Misher, presented the award to Layla Greten of Team ENOUGH Baltimore and Sarah Youssef of Team ENOUGH San Diego at the 2026 Brady Action Awards, recognizing their life-saving work in the movement to end gun violence. Each of these outstanding youth advocates received a $3,000 scholarship to support their continued education, organizing, and leadership development.
Interested in applying? Stay tuned for 2027 application details.
Apply for the Cookie and Kenny Misher Youth Advocacy Award
Are you a Team ENOUGH member between the ages of 17-25 who has brought about meaningful change to prevent gun violence in your community? Apply for the Cookie and Kenny Misher Youth Advocacy Award! Two awardees will receive $3,000.
Applications open Monday, January 5, 2026, and close Monday, February 2, 2026. Learn more below about the award and the eligibility criteria to apply or to nominate a Team ENOUGH member.
The Misher Family Story
The Cookie and Kenny Misher Award honors the Misher family, whose story reflects the courage to turn unimaginable loss from gun violence into a lifelong fight for change. When Ross was only twelve years old, his father, Kenny Misher, was shot and killed by a former employee who had purchased a gun in just 15 minutes. That moment forever changed Ross’s and his mother Cookie’s lives and inspired them to join the movement to prevent gun violence.
As an undergraduate student at George Washington University, Ross founded the first-ever Brady student group, and Sarah Brady was their first speaker. In the decades since, Ross has dedicated himself to advocacy and education, carrying forward his parents’ legacy. His leadership and storytelling have inspired countless others to join the movement for safer communities, reminding us that behind every gun violence statistic is a family forever changed.
The Misher Award honors Ross’s resilience, his parents’ memory, and the transformative power of young people driven by purpose.
What is the Cookie and Kenny Misher Youth Advocacy Award?
The Misher Award celebrates exceptional young leaders in the gun violence prevention movement who have demonstrated outstanding advocacy, leadership, and community-building through Team ENOUGH, Brady's youth-led initiative.
Each year, two student advocates will receive a $3,000 award to support their ongoing education, organizing, and leadership development. Funded by gun violence survivor and long-time Brady supporter Ross Misher, this award uplifts the diversity, dedication, and impact of Team ENOUGH youth leaders.
Criteria to Apply:
- Ages 17 - 25 (high school seniors involved with Team ENOUGH are eligible).
- Involvement in Team ENOUGH. Only current Team ENOUGH chapter members or leaders and current Youth Advocacy Training Program members or leaders are eligible for nomination.
- Team ENOUGH Executive Council members or alumni do not qualify for nomination.
- Excellence in student advocacy.
- Leadership in community-building.
- Experience in gun violence prevention policy.
- Must be available to attend the April 14 Brady Action Awards in New York City for formal acceptance.
- Travel and lodging will be provided.
Nominations may be submitted by anyone — including self-nominations. The deadline to submit is Monday, February 2, 2026.
Applications Closed!
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