Mya, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.
An initiative of dlivrd Difference

Believing in what they're still becoming.

dDiff presents awards to students to help them continue along their journey towards a 4 year degree, trade school program, entrepreneurship, or further skill development. We're investing in young people who have shown initiative, produced results and overcome challenges.

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How Gifts for Grads works

It connects three groups: students, the drivers who nominate them, and the community partners who help make it possible.

  1. A dlivrd Difference team member in a green T-shirt and a young woman hold a giant award check.

    Nomination

    Drivers within the dlivrd Technologies ecosystem nominate students they believe deserve to be recognized and supported.

  2. A dlivrd Difference team member and two young women hold a giant award check outdoors.

    Selection

    Nominated students are reviewed through a thoughtful, criteria-based process that centers potential, effort, and circumstance.

  3. A team member and a young woman hold a giant award check in front of graduation balloons.

    Recognition

    Selected students receive education awards and support to help them take their next step forward.

  4. A boy holds up a giant award check beside a man with a microphone at an evening event.

    Storytelling

    With the consent of students and families, real moments and reflections are shared to honor the journey.

Who can be nominated

Graduating High School Seniors in each award year.

  • Pursuing college or trade school
  • Willing to appear in photos and videos for the website and social media
  • Has (or will have) a graduation celebration that we can attend to present the award in person

Meet the 2026 honorees

Twelve students. Twelve stories of potential. Nominated by the drivers who see them every day.

Rayna, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Rayna

An elite-level gymnast and straight-A student, headed to a missions-focused college program.

Nicolas, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Nicolas

Graduating this year and already dual-enrolled in a technical school, building skills for what's next.

Mya, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Mya

A dedicated student-athlete balancing academics, work, and leadership, headed to college to keep building both her game and her grades.

Johnson, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Johnson

Balances varsity basketball with rigorous IB coursework, carrying a 3.9 GPA while mentoring younger athletes.

KaiToi, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

KaiToi

Juggles a part-time job, three school clubs, and the fall musical, showing up prepared, every time.

Essence, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Essence

Carries a 4.5 GPA while leading as Student Body President and Volleyball Captain, with her sights set on political science.

Keon, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Keon

Transferred schools as a freshman and rebuilt his footing through tutoring, structure, and determination, now excelling academically and on the basketball team.

Meela, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Meela

Headed to Roosevelt University, where she'll dance competitively while pursuing her degree.

Destiny, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Destiny

Her class salutatorian, a multi-sport athlete, drum major, and part-time worker, all at once.

Laeton, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Laeton

An All-State jazz saxophonist who uses his talent to bring music education to kids in underrepresented communities.

Hannah, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Hannah

Found her footing through leadership and service, and is headed to college ready to make the most of it.

Melody, a 2026 Gifts for Grads honoree.

Melody

Stepped up to lead her choir program through a big transition, and is headed to college to become a choir teacher herself.

Featured with the permission of students and their families.

A closer look

Three honorees, in their own words.

Laeton

An All-State jazz saxophonist who uses his talent to bring music education to kids in underrepresented communities.

Reel

Keon

Transferred schools as a freshman and rebuilt his footing through tutoring, structure, and determination, now excelling academically and on the basketball team.

Reel

Rayna

An elite-level gymnast and straight-A student, headed to a missions-focused college program.

Reel

A look back

Before this year's honorees, other students were recognized too.

2023 honorees: Vanessa, Mykala, and Serenity.

Watch their combined story

What nominations have made possible

17 education awards presented
$17,000 invested in students' next steps
52 nominations submitted by drivers 2026

See the full picture in the dlivrd Difference Annual Impact Report.

Nominations for 2027 open in February.

Do you know a student who deserves to be seen? Nominations for the next Gifts for Grads cohort open in February 2027. Leave your email and we'll let you know the moment they're open.