Sarah founded the non-profit “Alaska Kids for Kids” where she empowers youth to celebrate their birthdays by helping, recognizing and inspiring other youth. Her website features other kids’ service projects and accomplishments. Each year her organization chooses a different youth-serving non-profit and spends the year donating goods, services or raising funds.
Reagan assisted with training 4-6th graders in becoming peer mediators for 1st grade students. She helped the students with conflict resolution skills such as active listening and encouraged their participation throughout the training.
The Eagle River High School hockey team volunteers in the community every year. This holiday season they helped the Salvation Army distribute food and gifts. They also worked on leadership development with Joint Base Elmandorf-Richardson paratroopers.
Shyanne has completed more than 400 hours of community service in the Mat-Su area during the past year. Whether she’s teaching young children to swim, serving meals to Veterans of Foreign Wars or facilitating a stuffed animal drive for homeless youth, Shyanne understands that serving her community is part of achieving her life goals.
Blake is a swim coach and volunteers all around the city of Kodiak. Whether he’s helping kids cross the street at school or assisting at the Pink Salmon Derby, Blake is an enthusiastic leader who inspires others to lend a helping hand.
Jessica has served on the Prince of Wales Island Chamber of Commerce and has traveled to Juneau to meet with senators and representatives. She is currently working with the State to get more Scenic By-Ways signs installed around the island to increase public awareness.
Elena is legally blind, but she doesn’t let this get in the way of pursuing her goals and serving her community. She volunteers with her church, does community outreach in the Mat-Su area and is an excellent student.
Angel spent the summer volunteering at Thrifters Rock, a thrift store that raises money to build a new church in Palmer.
Annaka has served as a teaching assistant to a youth program at her church and leads in other areas of worship. Annaka also attended a mission trip to Savoonga, Alaska to help lead a Vacation Bible School and help with repairs to the church.
Victoria spent the summer volunteering with Thrifters Rock, a second-hand store that raised money to build a new church in Palmer.
Katy has a prosthetic leg, but doesn’t let her disability get in the way of her passions and goals. She volunteers regularly with her church and is an avid snowboarder.
Emilia volunteers with The Literacy Council of Alaska and a local afterschool program. She helps young children with reading skills, facilitates craft projects, offers advice and is an overall role model to those around her.
Siena is a Kids Don’t Float ambassador at Steller Secondary School. Her efforts have helped educate Alaska’s youth on the dangers of cold water immersion and the importance of always wearing a life jacket while boating.
Christopher spends several hours a week volunteering in his community and assisting with lights and sound for school concerts and productions. He greatly enhances the quality of Dillingham events.
Saaren participates in school events and uses his outgoingness to help others and be a good role model.
The Hydaburg United Front Entities Youth Activities Committee organizes events and holiday parties for their community’s youth. This group promotes family bonding and positive activities for youth.
Puck cares deeply for wildlife conservation. As part of his Eagle Scout project he led his troop in building, installing and monitoring swallow nesting boxes at the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary. He also volunteers with the Great Land Trust aiding in land surveys, fundraising and general office work.
