Future Voice

🌍 A Global Partnership for Local Impact

At Lemonade with Ice, we believe the power of voice is the beginning of leadership. That’s why we’re honored to collaborate with The Village School’s Speech and Debate Team to launch the Future Voice Awards—an initiative that celebrates and uplifts student voices, ideas, and leadership.

Though our mission spans continents, our roots are deeply connected to communities like The Village School in Houston, Texas. This partnership bridges global values and local impact, giving students the platform to speak up, stand out, and inspire change.

🎯 Our Shared Mission

Lemonade with Ice and The Village School’s Speech & Debate Team share a clear goal:
To empower young people to think critically, speak confidently, and lead courageously.

The Future Voice Awards are designed to recognize students who:

• Use their voice to advocate for meaningful causes.

• Show leadership in public speaking, storytelling, and persuasion.

• Demonstrate empathy, innovation, and courage through speech and debate.

• Inspire others by tackling complex social issues, justice, and equality.

This year, four outstanding students—across middle and high school—were honored for their contributions to thoughtful dialogue and community engagement.

🌱 Impact at the Grassroots Level

Speech and debate is more than competition—it’s a launchpad for leaders.

Through the Future Voice Awards, Lemonade with Ice is:

✅ Encouraging youth to use their voice for social impact and innovation.
✅ Providing recognition and support for students excelling in public speaking.
✅ Collaborating with educators to integrate leadership training and advocacy skills into the classroom.
✅ Creating space for students to talk about mental health, global issues, equity, and innovation—and be heard.

This partnership is helping students at The Village School—and beyond—realize that their voice matters, and with it, they can shape the future.

🌟 Why This Partnership Matters

In a world filled with noise, teaching students how to communicate clearly, ethically, and persuasively is more important than ever.

Through this partnership, The Village School provides the intellectual foundation and mentorship, and Lemonade with Ice provides the platform and recognition. Together, we are planting the seeds for the next generation of changemakers.

When students are heard, they gain confidence. When they are celebrated, they grow into leaders.