Junior Achievement of Western PA is searching for nominations for its 18 Under Eighteen initiative.

The program seeks to highlight outstanding teens with strengths and interests that make them leaders and role models among their peers.

Nominations can be submitted until Oct. 28, with candidates announced Jan. 10. Parents, teachers and peers can nominate individuals electronically at westernpa.ja.org.

Awards will be presented Feb. 7 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.