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Spirit of Youth has received the following nominations. Past nominees (2007,2006 ) have received recognition for the positive contributions they are making across Alaska. Every year in March, an awards banquet is held honoring two finalists in each of the eleven categories.
| Name/Description | Town | School District | Award Category |
| Agnes Etageak, an Inupiat high school student organized the “Bringing in the New Year” kids game in the afternoons of December 26th-31st which provided working parents with supervised child care in a safe environment. | Shaktoolik | Bering Strait | Service to Peers |
| Ashley Kokrine served on the Fairbanks Native Association Board of Directors as the youth representative for 2007 and has spoken to youth several times about proactive decision-making. | Fairbanks | UAF | Business and Government |
| Breanna Anderson spearheaded a hunger awareness project that educated participants in a meaningful and moving way and raised money for a local soup kitchen and Oxfam U.S. | Fairbanks | Catholic Schools of Fairbanks | Service to Community |
| Cassandra Smallwood is a powerful youth leader in her church who has spearheaded this youth ministry at her school as well. She volunteers as a camp counselor and provides leadership opportunities for students. | Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Faith-based Service |
| Chad Nanouk has been involved in student government and produced a skit that demonstrates the 40 Developmental Assets. He has enthusiastically presented the skit at community and workshop events. | Koyuk | Bering Strait | Service to Peers |
| Emma Wiggins has been an active and vital volunteer for the Volunteers of America. She provides child care for Grandfamilies, works as a counselor at a FAS Family Camp, and freely offers her time for any individual or group that needs her. | Anchorage | Anchorage | Service to Peers |
| Eric Hamar uses his talent, creativity and leadership as an artist and musician to honor his Haida culture and to share it with his community. | Kaasan | Southeast Island | Cultural Pursuits |
| Glenallen High School Basketball Team seniors have inspired the youth in their community to work hard at school, participate in sport, graduate and achieve their dreams. | Glenallen | Glenallen | Service to Peers |
| Jacob Teague is involved in Christ Centered Youth which gives students a religious education in a public school and he donates several hours to the Military Teens Voices of Concerns. | Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Faith-based Service |
| JoAnne Semaken’s efforts have been directed towards provide positive and encouraging outlets for the teens. She volunteers for rummage sales and elder visitation night and encourages her peers to share their time and services as well. | Unalakleet | Bering Strait | Faith-based Service |
| LeRoy Williams is an amazing role model for small children and his peers and works with younger students teaching them important qualities, like skills and team work in the areas of academics and athletics. | Akiak | Yupiit | Service to Peers |
| Mat-Sue Career/Tech High School T.A.T.U Group is a Teens Against Tobacco Use peer education group. They are teachers and role models as they present their message to younger children in the community. They also work with local organizations on issues of compliance, youth access and clean indoor air regulations | Wasilla | Mat-Su | Service to Peers |
| Palmer High School T.A.T.U Group is a Teens Against Tobacco Use peer education group. They are teachers and role models as they present their message to younger children in the community. They also work with local organizations on issues of compliance, youth access and clean indoor air regulations. | Palmer | Mat-Su | Service to Peers |
| Teressa Muller has revived the cultural/faith-based activity of “starring”. She learned Russian songs, taught her peers and they all went to visit the shut-in elders and sign. She also resurrected Alutiiq dancing and organizes drug free community activities. | Larsen Bay | Kodiak Island | Cultural Pursuits |
| Valley Pathways High School T.A.T.U Group is a Teens Against Tobacco Use peer education group. They are teachers and role models as they present their message to younger children in the community. They also work with local organizations on issues of compliance, youth access and clean indoor air regulations. | Palmer | Mat-Sue | Service to Peers |
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