Galen McCaa

Diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, Galen uses his journey to lift up others. Galen turns personal goals into meaningful community action such as completing the Fairbanks Equinox Marathon to raise support, hosting fundraisers for a summer camp that supports kids with disabilities, and creating an event to raise awareness of what it’s like to walk in his shoes.

  • Home Town Fairbanks
  • School District Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • Award Category Humanitarian, Phoenix, Visionary, Dreamer, Role Model

Valentina Morales

Valentina is the founder of a youth-led nonprofit organization called Furry Tail Endings Foundation with the mission to support local animal shelters and rescues across Anchorage through donations, delivering appreciation cards to staff/rescuers, advocating and spreading awareness regarding animal-welfare.

 

  • Home Town Anchorage
  • School District Anchorage School District
  • Award Category Visionary, Role Model