2021: Junior League of Montgomery, Alabama

The Junior League of Montgomery's longstanding 35-year-old program - College and Career Fair - took a turn when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and they had to improvise and reimagine the entire event. Simply not having it was not an option, as it would affect students and families who rely on this community event to explore college and career possibilities, gather scholarship information, and discover financial aid opportunities. And so, the Virtual College and Career Fair was born. Adjusting to a virtual platform, though not ideal, still allowed the Junior League of Montgomery to grow their reach far beyond what they envisioned, as they realized they were able to impact more students and more families.