Youth Award

2019 recipients, Alex and Hannah Laman of Adopt A Book, join with 4C and The Schueler Group representatives following the youth award presentation. Pictured are from left: Jill Warman, 4C Board of Trustees; Alex Laman, Vanessa Freytag, 4C CEO/president; Hannah Laman and Margaret Drexel, Schueler Group.

In conjunction with the Champions Gala, 4C for Children also honors a high school project led and implemented by students in grades 9-12 who are taking action on behalf of children – locally or abroad. High school projects anywhere in 4C’s multi-county service area are eligible to apply for the Champions for Children: The Next Generation Award if they meet these criteria:

• A project must demonstrate the direct involvement of high school students and do one or more of the following:
  • empower and educate young children through direct service
  • provide leadership or raise awareness on an issue that impacts young children
  • improve the quality of life of young children.
• A project application must be submitted by a teacher, service learning coordinator, or a school administrator (principal, guidance counselor).
• A project must be complete or able to show evidence of success by the time of its application.

Previous Award Winners

• Alex and Hannah Laman of Loveland High School: Adopt A Book
• Aiken New Tech High School: Aiken-Largo School Project in Sierra Leone
• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Starbound Stewart Dance Program
• Kenton County Schools: Hanner’s Helpers
• Mariemont High School Key Club: 5K race for The Eliminate Project
• Moeller High School: Corryville Little Buddies/Mentoring
• Sole Bros: Sneakers for Children in Need
• St. Xavier High School: Big Buddies Project