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Alaska's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sharon Kim, 18 and Cenna Peterson-Robertson, 10, both of Anchorage, today were named Alaska's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sharon Kim, 18 and Cenna Peterson-Robertson, 10, both of Anchorage, today were named Alaska's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • These are Alaska's top youth volunteers of 2021:
    Sharon, a senior at West High School, spearheaded a project to keep some of her community's most vulnerable citizens safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by making and distributing face masks.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Arizona's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Anika Attaluri, 17, of Chandler and Hadley Gray, 11, of Surprise today were named Arizona's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Anika Attaluri, 17, of Chandler and Hadley Gray, 11, of Surprise today were named Arizona's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • These are Arizona's top youth volunteers of 2021:
    Anika, a senior at Hamilton High School, played a leadership role in a national grassroots initiative that registered more than 35,000 young people to vote in the 2020 election.
  • So when she was asked to play a leadership role in a program promoting youth voter registration, she was "ecstatic" to take on a leadership role.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

California's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shaivi Shah, 16, of Rancho Santa Margarita and Vera Loui, 11, of Milpitas today were named California's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shaivi Shah, 16, of Rancho Santa Margarita and Vera Loui, 11, of Milpitas today were named California's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • But "I didn't just want to sit in my room and whine about all the ways my life would change.
  • In addition, volunteers in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Colorado and Florida have adopted her project in order to serve the homeless in their communities.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Florida's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ruby Tilghman, 16, of Panama City and Sheldon Fouch, 13, of Tampa today were named Florida's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ruby Tilghman, 16, of Panama City and Sheldon Fouch, 13, of Tampa today were named Florida's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • These are Florida's top youth volunteers of 2021:
    Ruby, a junior at North Bay Haven Charter Academy, has raised more than $20,000 to fund public school music programs by organizing concerts featuring young musicians.
  • "I discovered my love for music in my elementary school music program," said Ruby.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Colorado's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gitanjali Rao, 15, of Lone Tree and Lindsay List, 13, of Englewood today were named Colorado's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gitanjali Rao, 15, of Lone Tree and Lindsay List, 13, of Englewood today were named Colorado's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • Gitanjali is a scientist whose creations include devices to detect lead in water and diagnose opioid addiction.
  • While working on these projects, she came up with her own process for guiding an idea from concept to reality.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

District of Columbia's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stephen Mirabello, 17 and Deloris Barbett, 13, today were named the District of Columbia's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stephen Mirabello, 17 and Deloris Barbett, 13, today were named the District of Columbia's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • Having worked for a few years with a national volunteer tutoring organization, he knew that personal tutoring by high school students could be very beneficial for struggling young readers.
  • "One hundred percent of parents surveyed said they would recommend the program to other parents in the future," said Stephen.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Connecticut's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brooks Barry, 17, of Southport and Issabelle Fontaine, 13, of Bethel today were named Connecticut's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brooks Barry, 17, of Southport and Issabelle Fontaine, 13, of Bethel today were named Connecticut's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • One day they visited a local library and found that thousands of books were going to be shredded.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Alabama's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Morgan Brannon, 17, of Decatur and Lando Aldridge, 9, of Alabaster today were named Alabama's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Morgan Brannon, 17, of Decatur and Lando Aldridge, 9, of Alabaster today were named Alabama's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • So when she learned about the challenges of accessing educational opportunities in the Congo, particularly among women and girls, she was motivated to do something.
  • Morgan decided to send supplies to the Malaika School, a free primary and secondary school for 350 girls in south Congo.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Wyoming's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FaithHoney Anderson, 17, of Devils Tower and Ellanie Forbis, 13, of Riverton today were named Wyoming's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FaithHoney Anderson, 17, of Devils Tower and Ellanie Forbis, 13, of Riverton today were named Wyoming's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • "I considered this an excellent way to promote healthy relationships between senior citizens and high school students," she said.
  • Next, she asked local high school principals to help her recruit a dozen student volunteers.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Wisconsin's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daphne Wu, 17, of Middleton and Ava Pinnow, 10, of Racine today were named Wisconsin's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daphne Wu, 17, of Middleton and Ava Pinnow, 10, of Racine today were named Wisconsin's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • On Earth Day, Daphne delivered a 30-minute presentation on climate change to more than a thousand students and staff members at her school.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.