Spirit of Youth

Spirit of Youth Spirit of Youth is dedicated to creating, promoting and recognizing youth involvement in communities
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When school is out, many children lose access to the meals they rely on during the school year. Meals To You (through Fo...
04/29/2026

When school is out, many children lose access to the meals they rely on during the school year. Meals To You (through Food Bank of Alaska) provides weekly meal boxes during the summer to children who receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year. Each box includes shelf-stable, kid-friendly foods designed to support children's health and well-being while school cafeterias are closed. Enrollment runs April 1-30, 2026. Apply at: https://foodbankofalaska.formstack.com/forms/mty_2026_application

✨Thank you to all who attended the 28th Annual Spirit of Youth Awards Saturday, March 28th! It was a wonderful event and...
04/01/2026

✨Thank you to all who attended the 28th Annual Spirit of Youth Awards Saturday, March 28th! It was a wonderful event and hearing about the amazing youth across Alaska left us feeling inspired. 🤩Congratulations once again to all of the recipients and runners-up for the 2026 Spirit of Youth Awards!

If you missed the event you can watch the ceremony on the Spirit of Youth page!

Read about these inspiring youth on our website! 🌟https://www.spiritofyouth.org/programs/positive-media-recognition-campaign/award-recipients/

The Spirit of Youth Awards are made possible by the generosity of sponsors like the Atwood Foundation! We thank them for...
03/27/2026

The Spirit of Youth Awards are made possible by the generosity of sponsors like the Atwood Foundation! We thank them for their support! Join us Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. for the ceremony at The Wildbirch Hotel (239 W 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska).

🌟 Congratulations to Spirit of Youth's Role Model Award recipient, Kinsey Shepard of Anchorage! As Nanuk Lodge Chief, Ki...
03/26/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Spirit of Youth's Role Model Award recipient, Kinsey Shepard of Anchorage! As Nanuk Lodge Chief, Kinsey Shepard leads Scouting America's Great Alaska Council’s youth-run Order of the Arrow program. She guides teens in planning inductions, service projects, and lodge operations while coordinating major events and improving camp facilities. A dedicated mentor, Kinsey builds confidence in younger Scouts and strengthens an inclusive, youth-empowered Scouting community. 🎉

Join us Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. where we'll recognize all our Spirit of Youth award recipients and runners-up at The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, visit our website: www.spiritofyouth.org.

🌟 Congratulations to Phoebe Tschappat and Morgan Saiget from Cordova, recipients of Spirit of Youth's Discovery Award! 🎉...
03/25/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Phoebe Tschappat and Morgan Saiget from Cordova, recipients of Spirit of Youth's Discovery Award! 🎉

Phoebe and Morgan are leaders with the Copper River Watershed Project, promoting environmental stewardship in Cordova. They lead a recycling program, engage students, and support community outreach. Phoebe and Morgan provide hands-on education about watersheds and salmon life cycles and foster long-term community sustainability.

Join us Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. where we'll recognize all our Spirit of Youth award recipients and runners-up at The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, visit our website: www.spiritofyouth.org.

✨ Congratulations to Spirit of Youth's Dreamer Award recipient, Mazelle Joseph of Juneau! Mazelle is a youth organizer w...
03/19/2026

✨ Congratulations to Spirit of Youth's Dreamer Award recipient, Mazelle Joseph of Juneau! Mazelle is a youth organizer with Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, inspiring peers, especially Alaska Native youth, through her dedication to culture and language. She created a Tlingit-language short film for a youth-led climate and storytelling project, showcasing her connection to the land and culture while urging protection against pollution and climate change. 🎉

Join us Saturday, March 28 (doors open at 6 p.m.) where we'll recognize all our Spirit of Youth award recipients and runners-up at The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, visit our website: www.spiritofyouth.org.

We will celebrate this year's amazing Spirit of Youth Award recipients at the 28th Annual Spirit of Youth Awards. Saturd...
03/19/2026

We will celebrate this year's amazing Spirit of Youth Award recipients at the 28th Annual Spirit of Youth Awards. Saturday, March 28, doors open at 6:00pm, in the Kenai Ballroom at The Wildbirch Hotel (239 W 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska).

The Spirit of Youth Awards highlight teens who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their communities. The ceremony is an opportunity to share their stories of courage, inspiration, and innovation.

Tickets available for $50 for adults and $35 for students at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-annual-spirit-of-youth-awards-tickets-1981964031772?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our theme for the evening is Starry Night, and guests are warmly invited to incorporate celestial-inspired touches into their outfits if they’d like. ✨

✨ Meet our Innovator Award winner, Olivia Okeahialam of Anchorage! Olivia is a motivated student, and as Alaska’s youth ...
03/17/2026

✨ Meet our Innovator Award winner, Olivia Okeahialam of Anchorage! Olivia is a motivated student, and as Alaska’s youth ambassador for STEM Next, she tutors math and educates the public on climate issues. She also volunteers with a food pantry, the Alaska Teen Media Institute, and Junior Achievement. Through advocacy and leadership, Olivia inspires peers to take action, promoting equity, education, and environmental awareness. 🎉

Join us Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. (doors open) where we'll recognize all our Spirit of Youth award recipients and runners-up at The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, visit our website: www.spiritofyouth.org.

✨Meet our Phoenix Award recipient, Wesley Hewson-Lastimosa of Ketchikan. 🎉 Wesley has been an active member of Ketchikan...
03/12/2026

✨Meet our Phoenix Award recipient, Wesley Hewson-Lastimosa of Ketchikan. 🎉 Wesley has been an active member of Ketchikan Youth for Change for years, leading youth advocacy on substance use prevention and homelessness awareness. He helped run programs like Red Ribbon Week, Your Choice Carnival, Ghost Out, and Sleep-Out. Through peer education, Wesley fosters safe spaces, reduces stigma, and brings authentic leadership to his community.

Join us Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. where we'll recognize all our Spirit of Youth award recipients and runners-up at The Wildbirch Hotel Kenai Ballroom (239 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska). For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, visit our website: www.spiritofyouth.org.

🌟 Congratulations to Lola Swanson of Seward, recipient of Spirit of Youth's Visionary Award! 🎉 Lola is a young leader f...
03/11/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Lola Swanson of Seward, recipient of Spirit of Youth's Visionary Award! 🎉 Lola is a young leader from Seward, Alaska, who runs a year-round dance program providing accessible, high-quality arts opportunities to over 100 local youth, strengthening creativity, confidence, leadership skills, and long-term community engagement across families.

Join us Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. where we'll recognize all our Spirit of Youth award recipients and runners-up at The Wildbirch Hotel Kenai Ballroom (239 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska). For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, visit our website: www.spiritofyouth.org.

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203 W 15th Avenue Ste 103
Anchorage, AK
99501

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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