The School Board of Highlands County and Champion for Children Foundation will host the
7th Annual Champion for Children Youth Awards on March 5, 2026
to highlight and celebrate our local youth for their service to others, strong character, positive behavior, and meaningful impact.

Congratulations to the 2025 Youth Award Finalists, Mark Barben, Karsyn Brooker, Kayleigh Bush, Josephine Dean, Isabella Jamora, Reese Richards and 2025 Youth Award Recipient Riley Stone.

March 6, 2025

Photos by Caroline Maxcy Photography

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Champion for Children Youth Award Criteria

• A current student in Highlands County, Florida (K-12 public, private, or home education).
• Demonstrates a sincere, caring desire to help others.
• Has taken action to address a problem or need.
• Has positively impacted an individual, group, or community.

Nominations may be submitted at any time for the 2026 Youth Awards.

Contact the Champion for Children Foundation for more information:
Office #863-382-2905 Email: info@championforchildren.org

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What school does the nominee attend?

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What kind of service is the nominee involved in?

Why do you believe the nominee is deserving of this honor and award?

Submitted by (Your Name)

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Administrative Office & Client Assistance 227 North Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870

Family Resource Center 203 North Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870

Office #(863) 382-2905
Fax #(863) 382-2928

Charitable Organization
Florida Registration #CH6601

Liz Prendergast Chief Executive Officer

Kevin J. Roberts
Founder/Chairman of the Board

Nonprofit Organization 501(c)3
Federal ID #65-0444941

Hearthland For Children Agency

a united way agency

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The Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County, Inc does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of it’s activities or operations.

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