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Do you know a hard-working Alaska teen who you think would be a great fit for one of eight award categories? Visit our nomination page and help youth get the recognition they deserve!

Radio Stories

The Spirit of Youth radio series reaches nearly 100 Alaska communities and 94,000 listeners. Learn more about Alaska's inspirational teens and listen to their stories online.

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Spirit of Youth is dedicated to creating, promoting and recognizing youth involvement in Alaska. The best way you can assist us in our mission is to donate. Any amount is GREATLY appreciated!

What's Happening Now

Empowering Youth Voice to End Bullying – 2025 Grants

October 6, 2025

Approximately 20% of students age 12-18 in Alaska have experienced bullying. Spirit of Youth and the Alaska Department of Health are working together to build inclusive environments free from bullying in Alaska. We are offering three grants statewide of up to $3,000 for youth-led programs and projects focused on empowering youth voice to end bullying in Alaska. The Bullying Prevention Campaign Grants are specifically intended to support youth-led projects for middle and high school students in Alaska.

Join us at Promote the Positive in Anchorage August 22!

July 30, 2025

Mark your calendars for this summer’s Promote the Positive event! Please join us Friday August 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a fun summer evening for Spirit of Youth. We will have Moose’s Tooth pizza, snacks, beer and wine, music, and an auction for two Alaska Airlines tickets! Suggested donation is $25/person or $50/family and we will […]