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:
[1] Derrick Bedford
2000:
[2] Corey Kean
2001:
[3] Shelley Atkins
2002:
[4] T. Nicole Wright
2003:
[5] Rita Naranjo
2004:
[6] Jeremy Estrada
2005:
[7] Antoine Perry
2006:
[8] Marvin Gumba
2007:
[9] Keanalu Chartrand
2008:
[10] Lance Garner
[11] See all awards.
[1]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_17.html
[2]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_18.html
[3]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_19.html
[4]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_20.html
[5]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_21.html
[6]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_22.html
[7]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_23.html
[8]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_28.html
[9]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_30.html
[10]: http://juvjustice.org/award_detail_37.html
[11]: http://juvjustice.org/awards.html