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Prudential Financial has announced Eliot Latray and Michael Andersen as Montana's top youth volunteers of 2021 through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a national recognition celebration. Eliot secured PPE for Native American tribes and water bottles for children affected by COVID-19, while Michael initiated the 'Share Our Stories Holiday Campaign,' connecting youth with older generations through letter writing. The awards recognize exemplary volunteer service by students from grades 5-12.
Pooja Veerareddy and Preston Horton have been named Louisiana's top youth volunteers of 2021 by Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Pooja, co-founder of the Vijaya Project, has transported over $86,000 in medical supplies to hospitals in Telangana. Preston created "Joyful Melodies" to perform for senior citizens, raising over $1,000 for gift baskets. Both honorees receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to the national recognition event in April, where top national volunteers will be further recognized.
On February 9, 2021, Manan Shah of Edison and Heather Paglia of Perrineville were recognized as New Jersey's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion, and an invitation to a national event. Manan co-founded a virtual tutoring nonprofit, assisting over 550 students during the pandemic, while Heather raised over $100,000 to support various communities affected by COVID-19. The awards program, celebrating youth volunteerism, has become a significant initiative over its 26 years.
On February 9, 2021, Mahika Kanchanam from Omaha and Joslyn Stamp from Plattsmouth were named Nebraska's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a national recognition event in April. Mahika provided over 4,000 PPE items to local hospitals and raised $1,400 for a food bank, while Joslyn recycled over 12,000 used markers to prevent landfill waste. The awards celebrate youth volunteers' contributions during the pandemic, recognizing 102 State Honorees across the U.S.
On February 9, 2021, Anika Attaluri and Hadley Gray were named Arizona's top youth volunteers for their significant contributions to the community. Anika, a senior at Hamilton High School, registered over 35,000 young voters for the 2020 election, while Hadley, a sixth-grader at Paradise Honors Elementary, collected over 100 pieces of luggage for children in foster care. Both honorees will receive $2,500 scholarships and participate in the national recognition event in April, where a few will be named America's top youth volunteers.
Joshua Land, 18, and Gabriella Andrade, 12, were honored as Rhode Island's top youth volunteers of 2021 through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a program recognizing volunteer service. Each received a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to the national recognition celebration in April, where 10 will be chosen as top volunteers nationwide. Joshua has dedicated time to coaching children with disabilities, while Gabriella raised over $1,100 for cancer research through her cupcake business. This program highlights the importance of youth volunteerism amid global challenges.
On Feb. 9, 2021, Prudential Financial announced Shaivi Shah and Vera Loui as California's top youth volunteers of 2021, as part of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion, and an invitation to the virtual national recognition celebration in April. Shaivi assembled and donated over 4,600 sanitation kits to various shelters, raising more than $19,000 for her project. Vera created 450 cloth masks for her school district, addressing a critical need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On February 9, 2021, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognized Anne Wasinger and Jonah Stein as Kansas' top youth volunteers. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and a silver medallion, with a chance to become national winners and earn an additional $5,000 scholarship. Anne founded a theatre camp for individuals with disabilities, impacting over 200 community members. Jonah raised over $18,000 for food bags for the needy through the sale of mask accessories. The awards celebrate youth volunteerism, highlighting contributions during challenging times.
William Cabaniss and Cash Daniels were named Tennessee's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to the national recognition celebration. William Cabaniss raised over $32,000 for food banks by selling vanilla extract, providing nearly 100,000 meals. Cash Daniels organized cleanups, removing over 10,000 pounds of trash from the Tennessee River. The awards honor students for their impactful volunteer service, showcasing the determination of today's youth amid challenges.
Srishti Sankaran, 16, and Liem Kaplan, 13, have been recognized as Washington's top youth volunteers of 2021 through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, honoring their impactful community service. Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a virtual national celebration in April. Srishti co-founded a nonprofit addressing hunger, while Liem mobilized over 60 volunteers for a pandemic relief project, distributing thousands of masks and food packages. The awards, celebrating youth volunteerism, highlight service initiatives completed during 2019-2020.