2026 Winners
Olie Olson & Clara Barton Award

Grace Mundell – Byron Bergen CSD
Advocated for the recognition of Emergency Medical Services as an essential federal service while engaging directly with emergency service professionals and completing the training necessary to become a New York State Certified EMT.
Grace was one of our Prohuman Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Sutton Sanders & Luci Borello – Albion CSD
Conducted extensive research on Revolutionary War veterans buried in Orleans County, secured historical markers, helped replace a damaged veteran’s headstone, and worked to preserve and promote local history through community partnerships.
Belva Ann Lockwood Award

Aubrianna Sager – Wayland-Cohocton CSD
Raised awareness about mental health & eating disorders through a school-wide presentation at a Unified Basketball Tournament, launched a fundraising campaign benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and encouraged students to support one another through her advocacy efforts.
Aubrianna was one of our Prohuman Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Seth M. Gates Award

Rachel Rickettson – Attica CSD
Researched pedestrian safety and successfully advocated for the installation of bus stop warning signs near her home, improving safety for local students and demonstrating the power of civic action to address community concerns.
Rachel was one of our Prohuman Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Arthur C. Parker & William P. Letchworth Award

Ethan Davison – Wayland Cohocton CSD
Researched water pollution and environmental conservation, organized a community cleanup along Canadice Lake, coordinated with state and local agencies, and mobilized volunteers to help protect local natural resources.
Ethan was one of our Prohuman Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Carter Kuipers – Byron-Bergen CSD
Focused on farmland preservation by researching the effects of urbanization and energy development on agriculture, educating others about agricultural sustainability, and advocating for supportive legislation.
Lulu Westbrook Griffin & Frances Willard Award

Landon Pangrazio – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Through his Seal of Civic Readiness project, Landon researched immigration policy and ICE reform (not abolition) of ICE) then turned his learning into civic action by writing to federal representatives and organizing a community rally in Batavia. He worked with local advocacy groups, created public outreach materials, and helped foster constructive dialogue around immigration, demonstrating courage, informed citizenship, and the power of student voice.
Landon was one of our Prohuman Foundation Scholarship Recipients
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Peyton Harkness & Milaya Kosinski – Caledonia-Mumford CSD
Researched the impact of poverty on single mothers and partnered with the Willow Domestic Violence Center to organize a donation drive and awareness campaign supporting families in need.
William H. Seward Award (At-large Civi Coalition Eligible)

Bailey Kleckner – Holley CSD
Founded the Charles F. Chidsey Turtle Conservation Organization in honor of her late uncle and led environmental awareness efforts focused on turtle conservation. Her work included community cleanups, policy discussions, research, public presentations, and school-wide awareness campaigns.
Frederick Douglass Award (At-large Civi Coalition Eligible)

Andrew Ribbeck, James Wray, Benjamin Schuler – Caledonia-Mumford CSD
Identified a gap in their school’s recycling efforts and developed a student-led plan to restart and sustain a comprehensive recycling program through research, community outreach, and grant writing.
Susan B. Anthony Educator Award
2025 Winners
Olie Olson & Clara Barton Award
Rachel Grace Gray – Wayland-Cohocton CSD
Belva Ann Lockwood Award
Naava Gibson – Wayland-Cohocton CSD
Kendall Newbould – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Seth M. Gates Award
Civic Capstone Class – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Arthur C. Parker & William P. Letchworth Award
Aaron Blaker & Kiera Noll – Caledonia-Mumford CSD
Lulu Westbrook Griffin & Frances Willard Award
Sam Drake – Wayland-Cohocton
Sam Herson – Byron-Bergen CSD
2024 Winners
Olie Olson & Clara Barton Award
Lauryn Hawkins – Elba CSD
Belva Ann Lockwood Award
Jireth Arias Diaz – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Seth M. Gates Award
Callie Colantonio – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Piper Hyde – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Arthur C. Parker & William P. Letchworth Award
Milena Lindsley – Oakfield-Alabama CSD
Lulu Westbrook Griffin & Frances Willard Award
Makenzie Rich – Batavia CSD
Hanna Loewke – Byron-Bergen CSD
