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Prudential Financial recognized two students, Savannah Gabrielle Gore and Hannah Cross, as Oklahoma's top youth volunteers for 2021 through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Savannah, a senior, raised nearly $50,000 for veterans by performing in benefit concerts and creating a foundation. Hannah, an eighth-grader, led a project to create a mural on a historic building, engaging over 40 volunteers. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and recognition, with a national event in April determining the top volunteers nationwide.
Prudential Financial announces Pennsylvania's top youth volunteers for 2021: Kate Devries and Patrick Weldon. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a national celebration in April. Devries founded 'Cumberland Valley Cares', delivering supplies during the pandemic, while Weldon initiated 'Art for Heart' to uplift seniors through student art. The awards recognize outstanding volunteer efforts among students amid the challenges of the pandemic. This initiative, conducted with NASSP, highlights community contributions from over 21,000 applicants.
On February 9, 2021, Gitanjali Rao and Lindsay List were named Colorado's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Gitanjali, a high school sophomore, has influenced over 30,000 students globally through her innovative workshops aimed at solving critical issues like water contamination and cyberbullying. Lindsay, an eighth-grader, initiated 'Lindsay's Library,' collecting over 1,000 books to enhance literacy in her community. Both honorees will receive scholarships and recognition at a national celebration.
On February 9, 2021, Prudential Financial announced Stephen Mirabello and Deloris Barbett as the District of Columbia's top youth volunteers for 2021. Mirabello, a senior, launched a free online tutoring program aiding over 100 students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbett, an eighth-grader, has supported the homeless by distributing food and clothing. Both received $2,500 scholarships and will participate in a national recognition event in April. The awards, highlighting youth contributions, are part of Prudential's initiative to promote volunteerism among students.
Prudential Financial recognized Ruby Tilghman and Sheldon Fouché as Florida's top youth volunteers of 2021. Ruby raised over $20,000 to fund music programs through her nonprofit, 'Many Mini Musicians,' and Sheldon, through 'Kids 4 A Cause,' raised more than $30,000 for various charities. Each honoree receives a $2,500 scholarship and silver medallion, with national winners gaining additional prizes. This annual program, supported by NASSP, celebrates the impactful volunteerism of students amid challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Mexico's top youth volunteers Melinda Modisette and Tina Walsh were recognized by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for their exemplary volunteer efforts in 2021. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to the national recognition celebration in April. Melinda initiated a cross-cultural art project with students in China, while Tina assisted therapists at a clinic for children, drawing from her own experiences with cerebral palsy. The program, conducted by Prudential Financial and NASSP, highlights the impact of youth volunteerism.
Thomas Kim and Bentley Jefferson were recognized as Virginia's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, celebrating their significant contributions to the community through volunteer service. Each honoree will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a national recognition celebration in April. Kim, a junior, has delivered over 70,000 PPE items to rural hospitals via his flight initiative during the pandemic. Jefferson, a seventh-grader, has raised thousands for kids with cancer through her lemonade stand, demonstrating remarkable commitment and community impact.
On February 9, 2021, Sascha Pakravan and Brennan Yamaguchi were honored as Hawaii's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an invitation to a virtual national celebration. Sascha launched 'Words4,' producing children's storytime videos to improve literacy access, while Brennan raised epilepsy awareness through various community initiatives. The awards, recognizing contributions from students in grades 5-12, underline the importance of youth engagement in community service.
On February 9, 2021, Prudential Financial announced Nijel Murray and Trinity Washington as Nevada's top youth volunteers of 2021 through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Murray, a senior, founded 'Klothes 4 Kids' to provide clothing to foster children, assisting over a thousand kids. Washington, a sixth-grader, volunteered as a cheerleading coach and distributed pandemic supplies to the homeless. Both recipients will receive scholarships and recognition at a national celebration in April. The awards highlight the contributions of youth in community service, especially during challenging times.
Derek Yan, 16, and Lily McCallister, 13, have been recognized as Maryland's top youth volunteers for 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Both honorees receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion, and an invitation to a national celebration in April. Derek founded the Linx Buddies Association to provide affordable tennis training, while Lily worked on an oyster restoration project for Chesapeake Bay. The awards celebrate students in grades 5-12 for their meaningful community service efforts, with selection based on impact and initiative.