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| Youth Impact Victory Award winner Adela Lopez accepts a certificate of recognition from Blanca Figueroa, District Representative for Congresswoman Lois Capps. Looking on are Joyce Howerton, District Representative for State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, and Doug Coleman, Field Representative for State Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian. |
Each year the KIDS Network – a countywide umbrella organization including members from public agencies, the courts, law enforcement, education, community-based organizations, school-linked programs and parent groups – honors people ages 10-18 who have had a significant positive impact on their communities in Santa Barbara County.
Two types of awards were given this year: a Victory Award to a winner who has overcome adversity and hardship to help others, and a Champion Award to a winner whose long-standing or time-intensive service has helped others overcome adversity and hardship.
This year's top winners are Adela Lopez and Christopher Wagonhurst.
