Alaska Communications is asking Alaskans to nominate youth heroes for its annual Summer of Heroes scholarship program.<\/p>\n
The program each year recognizes five young Alaskans who are “making noteworthy contributions” to their communities. Each selectee receives a $1,500 scholarship through the UA College Savings Plan. Alaska Communications has also pledged to donate $25 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alaska for every new internet customer who signs up through July 20.<\/p>\n
Last year’s award winners came from Toksook Bay, Ketchikan and Anchorage.<\/p>\n
This is the eighth year of the program, and since 2011, Alaska Communications has given $105,000 to Alaska’s Boys & Girls Clubs through the effort.<\/p>\n
“Youth in our communities around the state are doing truly outstanding work to improve the lives around them,” said Anand Vadapalli, Alaska Communications president and CEO, in a prepared statement. “It’s an honor to recognize them for their work and partner with Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska to support youth development and education throughout Alaska.”<\/p>\n