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+Cash prizes for top three contestants in each category

Celebrating the next generation of leaders!

Do you know a young Alaskan making a big impact? The Youth Summit Awards were created to recognize and celebrate students who inspire us with their leadership, kindness, and determination. From elementary through high school, whether in public, private, charter, or homeschool, these young people are shaping the future of Alaska in extraordinary ways.

Maybe it’s a student who lends their voice to an important cause. Or someone who goes out of their way to support classmates, neighbors, or their community. Or maybe it’s a youth who has achieved personal milestones that show courage, perseverance, and vision. However they shine, we believe their efforts deserve to be honored.

Each honoree will be recognized during our red-carpet celebration, where family, friends, and community leaders will come together to applaud their achievements. Every student selected will receive an award, but more importantly, they’ll leave knowing that what they are doing matters and that their community is proud of them.

Nominate a youth leader today and help us celebrate the next generation of Alaskan changemakers.

Presented in partnership with Peak 2 Peak Alaska, Alaska Airlines, and the Anchorage Daily News.

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Congratulations to our 2025 honorees!

Elvis Alfalla

Bronwyn Bailey

Wayne Barnum

Drew Beveridge

Madison Blatchford

Betsy Jo Corazon Boeskool

Daniel Brown

Emily Brubaker

Charlie Chinliak

Nadia Dushkin

Chenaniah Filemoni

Pulotu Filemoni

Kynnedi Grady

Amarrah Herbert

Jesiah Herbert

Natalie Hodge-Hannula

Star Hunter

Liam Jones

Reed Juliussen

Miley Kakaruk

Timothy Kiehn

Edward Kookesh III

Michelle LeMaster

Kanna Mihara Loer

Rohnen Potgieter

Melareena Sok

Eduel Spencer

Maddox Starnes

Kayden Swensen

Xinlan Tanner

Hana Mariko Varnell

Nina Momoko Varnell

Sylvie Wailand

Eva Wallace

Mia Walsh

Jasmine Yang

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