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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

Join us at Promote the Positive in Anchorage August 20!

June 4, 2026

Mark your calendars for this summer’s Promote the Positive event!

Please join us Thursday, August 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a fun summer evening for Spirit of Youth. We will have 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 gather for the event rain or shine. This event is hosted by Elizabeth Manning and John Pearce in Anchorage.

Email info@spiritofyouth.org for the event address.

Congratulations to the 2026 Spirit of Youth Awardees and Runners-up!

March 4, 2026

We will celebrate this year’s amazing honorees at the 28th Annual Spirit of Youth Awards, Saturday, March 28, 6:00pm in the Kenai Ballroom at The Wildbirch Hotel (239 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska). The Spirit of Youth Awards will recognize 17 teens and youth groups from across Alaska who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their communities. The […]