Krishna Nautiyal

September 15, 2015

Krishna is committed to improving his community. He volunteers at the Fairbanks After Hours Emergency Animal Clinic, is an assistant coach for a youth hockey program, a member of North Star Youth Court and he volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol. He is doing the most he can to make his home an amazing place […]

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Shiann Nanalook

Shiann spent her senior year working on a project to promote healthy diet and regular exercise. She is a positive role model and inspires her peers to make healthy choices. Because of her efforts, students are now exercising more, tracking what they eat and drinking more water.

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Corrina Mathis

Corrina struggled as a youth with peer pressure and overcame personal obstacles to become teen president of the Mountain View Boys & Girls Club. She is now devoted to helping staff, introducing new members, planning teen events and helping other youth deal with peer pressure.

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Shelby Little

Shelby is a volunteer volleyball coach for Boys & Girls Clubs Alaska where she teaches self-confidence and teamwork skills. Her young athletes look to her as a role model and an inspiration.

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Heaven Kerschner

Heaven is an active member of the Eagle River Boys & Girls Club where she helps younger members with their homework, reads them stories and plays games with them. She assists at the Bear Paw Festival each year by picking up litter and recycling. She also volunteers with the Bear Mountain Lions doing vision screenings […]

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Morgan Hazard

Morgan is actively engaged in her local Boys & Girls Club. During spring break 2015 she helped process an influx of new members. She also assists in the art and computer programs and gives club tours to parents.

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Rodney Guffey

Rodney has experienced personal hardships as a youth but he doesn’t let that get in the way of his being an active member of his community and church. In addition to volunteering through the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks he also spends his time helping organizations such as United Way, Santa’s Clearinghouse and the Food Bank of Alaska.

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Jonathan Gates

Jonathan helped renovate a neighborhood park as part of his Eagle Scout project. From pressure washing the tennis courts to replacing basketball hoops, he embraced the project with positivity and gusto. Community members appreciate his efforts as the park is now a place where children and families can unite and be active.

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Davida Drvenkar

Davida enjoys giving back to her community. Whether it’s through Key Club, Youth Court or Fairbanks Literacy Council, she understands the importance of being an active community member. She is a natural leader and advocate for her peers.

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Kayla Drumm

Kayla has a passion for biological science. She has assisted in marine debris research projects, archaeological digs and fish habitat projects in the city of Yakutat. She has taken the lead on several youth science projects including researching the changes of Yakutat’s exposed sandy beaches. She also works with younger children in reading and math […]

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Brandon Drew

September 14, 2015

Brandon had a challenging early childhood and overcame many obstacles to become a great example to his peers. He routinely volunteers with the Mat-Su Miners baseball team and mentors a boy with special needs.

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Michael Day

Michael is a mentor to youth at the Boys & Girls Club. He always sets a positive example and is an exemplary role model. He gives back to his community through ROTC, Boy Scouts, and as a volunteer at the Literacy Council.

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Joslynn Chipman

Joslynn is a leader in her community. She is a volunteer through Kenai Keystone, assists in an anti-bullying program at school and has done fundraising for Boys & Girls Clubs. She is a role model to her peers and inspires them to get involved in their community.

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Chelsie Cabudol

Chelsie is committed to helping her community. She volunteers with her church, at school and at Beans Cafe. She is dedicated to making people welcome and accepted.

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Mauri Butzke

Mauri is considerate of others, whether they are human or animal. She has rescued dogs from being abandoned and is always looking out for ways to do good in her community.

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Nunta Kaeli Boutsomsi

Nunta is active in bullying prevention at her middle school. She is always looking for ways to give back to her community and is a role model to younger students.

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MacKenna Noland

MacKenna is committed to bettering her community. She has assisted with putting together Thanksgiving Day food baskets for the homeless, played in her school band at the Pioneer Senior Center, volunteered with the Sleeping Ladies’ Lions Club, and helped out at the Kenai Funny River Senior Community Center. She is a role model to her peers at the […]

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Katie White

Katie has spent four years raising money to donate school supplies to students in a rural town outside Nan, Thailand. With her hard work and coordination she was able to donate more than $1,000 worth of school supplies and treat the students to lunch when she visited there in March.

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Lillionna Kosbruk

July 17, 2015

Lillionna is a reindeer apprentice in the Native village of Port Heiden. By caring for and establishing the reindeer herd in her community she is continuing the cultural tradition of providing a natural, sustainable food source.

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Jake Carlson

Jake is a reindeer apprentice in the Native village of Port Heiden. By caring for and establishing the reindeer herd in his community he is continuing the cultural tradition of providing a natural, sustainable food source.

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