At the 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, Sammi Rather from Sebring High School was named the 2024 Youth Award recipient. Each year we partner with the Champion for Children Foundation to celebrate the amazing young people in Highlands County who are dedicated to serving others. Congratulations to Sammi, and to all the 2024 finalists-
✨Marlee Brooker
✨ Jalia Charlery
✨Sammi Rather
✨Kaylee Davis
✨Rylie Brooker
✨Jayquemini Washington
This event would not be possible without the support of local sponsors who each year contribute to honoring the youth of our community! Thank you to:
Gold Level Sponsors-
Silver Level Sponsors-
Duncan Family Foundation
for wonderful event night photos
K Squared Photography for the professional headshots of each finalist
Paul and Melissa Blackman for sponsoring the Influential Educator Award
School Board Members, Superintendent, Board Attorney, and Champion for Children Foundation Board Members for sponsoring the trip package for the recipient