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Spirit of Youth Award

For youth who have changed for the better and improved the lives of others

The Spirit of Youth Award is given annually by CJJ to recognize and celebrate a young adult, under the age of 28, who has made great strides through involvement with the juvenile justice system, overcome personal obstacles and is today making significant contributions to society. The Spirit of Youth Award also provides CJJ and the public with an important opportunity to learn from a young person's direct experience about the hard work and dedication it takes to build a better life, and how juvenile justice professionals and systems can most effectively be of help.

Winners

1999: Derrick Bedford

2000: Corey Kean

2001: Shelley Atkins

2002: T. Nicole Wright

2003: Rita Naranjo

2004: Jeremy Estrada

2005: Antoine Perry

2006: Marvin Gumba

2007: Keanalu Chartrand

2008: Lance Garner

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