- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Introducing the MTV EMA Generation Change Award https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/228286?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/228286?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/228286?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Introducing the MTV EMA Generation Change Award&body=ESG News from Paramount https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/228286?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # Introducing the MTV EMA Generation Change Award Oct 26, 2018 11:30 AM ET ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/generation-change-1920x1440.jpg " Click here to meet the nominees ") <a href=" http://bit.ly/2PgaSeX"target="_blank"> Click here to meet the nominees </a> For the first time ever, the MTV EMA is recognizing the inspiring, young changemakers of the world with the MTV EMA Generation Change award. The five changemakers nominated for the award this year are **Xiuhtezcatl "X" Martinez**, **Sonita Alizadeh**, **Mohamed Al Jounde**, **Hauwa Ojeifo** and **Ellen Jones**. They're all no older than 25 and tackling some of the world's toughest problems in substantial ways. Each changemaker represents a different cause worth fighting for. You can vote for the cause that matters most to you by posting your favourite changemaker's hashtag along with #MTVEMA to Twitter and Instagram. The Generation Change Award will go to the cause with the most hashtag votes. **Xiuhtezcatl "X" Martinez** is a climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice leading an environmental movement. Vote for X's cause with **\#GenerationEarthGuardians + #MTVEMA**. **Mohamad Al Jounde** is a 17-year-old Syrian refugee who built a school in a refugee camp in Lebanon when he was just 12 years old. The school now provides education to 200 students, both children and adults. You can vote for Mohamad's cause with **\#GenerationRefugeeRights + #MTVEMA.** **Sonita Alizadeh** uses her rap lyrics and powerful voice to help end child marriage, support girls' rights to choose their destiny and inspire people everywhere to dream bigger dreams. You can vote for Sonita's cause with **\#GenerationEndChildMarriage + #MTVEMA**. **Hauwa Ojeifo** is a 25-year-old change-maker who founded a movement of love, hope and support to give mental health a voice in Nigeria. You can vote for Hauwa's cause with **\#GenerationSafe + #MTVEMA**. **Ellen Jones** is a 20-year-old activist from the UK who creates content to effect change and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, disability rights and feminist issues. You can vote for Ellen's cause with **\#GenerationInclusion + #MTVEMA**. The Generation Change Award will be presented during the 2018 MTV EMA red carpet show in Bilbao, Spain on 4 November. Follow the @MTVEMA on social media for more exciting news and updates. [![Paramount logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Paramount_Logo.jpeg)](/profiles/paramount) ### More from Paramount ###### [Connecting Purpose to Profession: How Paramount Employees Are Giving Back](/news/connecting-purpose-profession-how-paramount-employees-are-giving-back) Dec 18, 2025 12:20 PM ET ###### [Paramount Volunteers Join 9/11 Day for Meal Packing Service](/news/paramount-volunteers-join-911-day-meal-packing-service) Oct 16, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Paramount’s Unlimited Potential Program Hosts an All-Star Line Up](/news/paramounts-unlimited-potential-program-hosts-all-star-line) Sep 19, 2025 12:00 PM ET ###### [Intern Impact Day at Paramount: Through an Intern’s Lens](/news/intern-impact-day-paramount-through-interns-lens) Aug 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET ###### [Paramount VetNet & Nickelodeon Host Drawing Workshop With the Wounded Warrior Project Featuring Artist & Marine Corps Veteran, Jeff Sornig](/news/paramount-vetnet-nickelodeon-host-drawing-workshop-wounded-warrior-project-featuring-artist) May 19, 2025 8:05 AM ET ###### [Paramount VetNet Coffee With Vets: Maurice P. Kerry of CBS’ Beyond The Gates](/news/paramount-vetnet-coffee-vets-maurice-p-kerry-cbs-beyond-gates) May 16, 2025 9:05 AM ET ###### [Paramount Wraps Up Earth Month With Hands-On Volunteering, Green Expos, and Creative Eco-Initiatives](/news/paramount-wraps-earth-month-hands-volunteering-green-expos-and-creative-eco-initiatives) May 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Paramount VetNet Writes Letters of Gratitude for Service Members During Bring Your Kids To Work Day!](/news/paramount-vetnet-writes-letters-gratitude-service-members-during-bring-your-kids-work-day) May 8, 2025 1:30 PM ET