Spirit of Youth

Emmanuel is a compassionate and thoughtful youth leader who demonstrates maturity, empathy, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion within his rural community. As a member of the Tide Turners youth leadership team, he was selected to attend the 2025 Lead On youth conference and has taken an active role in addressing bullying, promoting fairness, self-care, and healthy boundaries among his peers. Known for his kindness toward both people and animals, Emmanuel leads with empathy while exploring future career paths in the trades and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. His international travel experience has further broadened his global perspective, strengthening his ability to advocate for kindness, understanding, and positive change.

• Home Town Petersburg
• School District Petersburg
• Award Category Humanitarian, Role Model