Dashon King
November 11, 2015Dashon is certified for ETT and EMT I and regularly assists with medical emergencies. He is deaf in both ears but does not let this complication keep him from saving lives.
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Janette Lewis
Janette participates in the Unangam Tunuu Revitalization Project where she helps preserve her Aleut heritage. She also works with her community to enhance language and connections to elders in St. Paul and Anchorage.
Read MoreCollin Williams
Collin regularly volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club of Metlakatla and assists in special youth events. He helps provide a fun and safe environment for youth outside of school. He encourages and uplifts youth around him.
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Gustavus Student Government
November 6, 2015Teens at Gustavus school have started the first student government in several years. They created a new recycling system, set up hall monitors for school safety and regularly lead pep rallies. The group has started reshaping the community’s attitude toward teens.
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Kendra Brush
Kendra volunteers as an archery instructor Women on Target and taught archery mini-courses at her school. She is a positive role model and inspiration to peers.
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PaKou Yang
November 4, 2015PaKou led her peers in developing school-wide peer education programs on seat belt safety and anti-texting. She’s a role model to her Hmong peers and encourages fellow students to be involved in their community.
Read MoreEsau Sinnok
October 26, 2015Esau is helping his community of Shishmaref and all of Alaska through his advocacy on behalf of his village and his culture. His actions have helped share the story of a village that is disappearing and will need to relocate because of rising sea levels and erosion. In addition to his environmental endeavors, Esau is […]
Read MoreNaomi Edenshaw
Naomi was president of Future Educators of Alaska and a youth tribal council member on St. Paul Island. She is currently a campus senator at University of Alaska Southeast.
Read MoreSofia Astaburuaga Larenas
October 21, 2015Sofia is passionate about climate change issues. She is an active member of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action. She has been involved with habitat restoration and resource monitoring efforts in Prince William Sound and in the Chugach National Forest.
Read MoreCephas Ekuase
Cephas is the CEO of Second to None Café, which serves food and beverages to students at the King Career Center. He has also spent eight years helping his mom with her assisted living businesses. Through his entrepreneurial experiences he has learned to work well with others and be a problem solver.
Read MoreLeah Maxwell
October 19, 2015Leah is an active member of her community. She plays several sports and is on student council. She is committed to helping her peers who are dealing with loneliness.
Read MoreFiona Barnard
Fiona is dedicated to helping others in her community. She is involved in activities at her church and is committed to helping her peers with any problems they may have.
Read MoreLydia Apassingok
October 16, 2015Lydia has a passion for learning and spends extra time in the classroom helping other students. She wants to become a teacher so she can stay in the village of Gambell and help young people thrive.
Read MoreEmily Charles
October 14, 2015Emily participates in the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s Salmon in the Classroom where students raise salmon from eggs and learn about ways to protect Alaska’s valuable wild salmon stocks for future generations.
Read MoreJillian Bjornstad
Jillian is a lifeguard and lifeguard instructor in Sand Point. She assists elders with water aerobics classes and gives swim lessons to youth.
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Stasia Skonberg
Stacia is an Alutiiq language learner who is passionate about passing on her culture. She teaches Alutiiq to seven different elementary school classes in Kodiak.
Read MoreFaithe Gray
Faithe has organized several events in Metlakatla such as Red Ribbon Week, Walk for Life and Earth Day. She is committed to improving her community and encourages others to be involved.
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Cadence Wren Moffitt
October 2, 2015Cadence has owned her own art business, Yang Wren Art, since she was 14. Last year she undertook a project where she researched, designed and created a mosaic project for a local garden. She has participated in the Copper River Stewardship Program and helped in the design and creation of an interpretive sign for a bioswale project.
Read MoreAngelica Haakenson
Angelica lost both her legs in a car accident in 2014. She has met her new challenges with determination. With the support of her family, friends, community, and people from around the state, along with her optimism and positivity, Angelica has been able to overcome her challenges and lead a normal life.
Read MoreAlyssa Zrna
September 16, 2015Alyssa is dedicated to making her community a better place. Whether it’s counseling her peers, picking up litter, coaching a hockey team or volunteering at a local hospital, Alyssa will do what it takes to make a difference in people’s lives.
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