Bergen Davis, a 2018 high school graduate from Juneau, received recognition in the Alaska Communications Summer of Heroes program because of his volunteer efforts for The Glory Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bergen Davis, a 2018 high school graduate from Juneau, received recognition in the Alaska Communications Summer of Heroes program because of his volunteer efforts for The Glory Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Nominations open for Alaska youth heroes

Who’s your hero?

  • JUNEAU EMPIRE
  • Monday, April 15, 2019 7:00am
  • Neighbors

Who’s your hero?

As part of its Summer of Heroes scholarship program, Alaska Communications will honor Alaska youth who are making a positive difference in their communities, according to a press release. Last year, Juneau’s Bergen Davis was honored for helping the homeless.

Five selected youth, plus one from the Employee Program, will each be awarded a $1,500 scholarship through the University of Alaska College Savings Plan, and be given special recognition in their local communities.

Anyone can nominate a hero in their life, who is between the ages of 6-18, and has made a significant contribution to his or her community through acts of kindness or bravery. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to nominate Alaska youth by completing a nomination form by June 28.

Learn more about the Summer of Heroes program and obtain a nomination form at alaskacommunications.com/summerofheroes.


• This is a Juneau Empire report.


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