Larry interviewed elders in his community and created a film on the environmental impacts of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. He was instrumental in setting up and running camera equipment. He shared his final film at a community-wide film screening.
Carrie interviewed elders in her community and created a film on the environmental impacts of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Many of the interviews were conducted in Yup’ik and Sugstun. She shared her final film at a community-wide film screening.
Shannyn has dedicated hundreds of hours as a certified juvenile attorney, mediator and judge for North Star Youth Court. She has conducted youth trainings on drug and alcohol awareness and is a member of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action where she mentors other AYEA youth with developing their leadership skills, organization and passion toward the environment.
Lifesaver & Prevention: Serenity is passionate about suicide prevention and promotes anti-bullying at Colony Middle School.
Lifesaver & Prevention, Service to Community: The Fairbanks Prevention Coalition addresses the problems of underage drinking through digital storytelling, gaming competitions and other youth-oriented projects. They are passionate advocates for the prevention of substance abuse in youth.
Karly and Abbey are active in their church youth group. They participate in fundraisers, projects and outreach to other youth.
Zachary helps manage the North Star Youth Court website. He maintains it regularly to ensure it runs smoothly and is up to date.
Katie was a volunteer intern at Make-A-Wish in Anchorage. She helped grant wishes to children battling life-threatening medical conditions and assisted with events that raise awareness for Make-A-Wish. As a former recipient of a wish, Katie brought empathy and a passion to help other kids who face steep challenges similar to her own.
Samuel has a remarkable understanding and empathy for others and is committed to sharing his time and service with groups who work to empower and inspire disadvantaged and disabled youth. He provides reading assistance to blind adults and volunteers with Challenge Alaska, the American Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtimes and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Lizzie is a JROTC participant and plans on a career in the military. She is dedicated to her community and her country. Her kind and self-giving spirit infects everyone she encounters.
Lutfi is active in student government and is head of the 90 Percent by 2020 Peer Outreach Committee. He started a non-profit, The Macedonia Education Movement, to support education in the country from where his family originates.
Brandie is an activist in her small community of Dillingham. Through her participation in several youth-leadership programs she addresses prevention of violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, drug use, alcohol abuse, early tobacco use, suicide and bullying.
Rebekah has completed 600 hours of community service in the past year with organizations across Anchorage such as Dare to Care, the Salvation Army and Food Bank of Alaska. She spends six hours a week helping youth at her church. She is a role model to both youth and adults and is helping to shape the kind of world she wants to grow up in.
Mickey volunteers with the North Star Youth Court, is involved in church activities and has participated in several youth-led projects. She attends college and works three part-time jobs, all while maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Kate owns and operates Arctic Belle Boutique, a consignment store in Bethel. Her goal is to provide high-quality clothing at a reasonable cost to women and teens of the Yukon-Kuskokwim region and to offer women a much-needed venue for selling their clothing and receiving a portion of the sales.
Alaska Geographic’s Youth Leadership Team engages youth by taking them to public lands to complete stewardship projects, learn outdoor skills and develop a lasting connection to Alaska’s outdoors. The team has helped coordinate events for the Alaska Geographic Outdoor Club and recruited their peers to participate in the events.
Fiona is a natural-born leader. She is a star cross-country runner at Bartlett and when her coach left a week before the season started she assisted the new coach in all aspects of getting to know the team. She was instrumental in recruiting new team members and motivates other young women to participate in athletic activities.
Carson is active as a judge in youth court, where he gives counsel and good advice to clients that help them make better choices.
Brynn volunteered at Benny Benson Secondary School tutoring math and language arts and designing Social Emotional Learning activities. After getting to know her students she designed and implemented special Change of Heart and Be the Change all-day workshops for students and staff.
Camden is involved in North Star Youth Court and is a member of the Fairbanks Light Opera where he participates in all areas of production. He is also on a robotics team and attended robotics camp last year.
