Youth Impact Awards Winners Announced and Celebrated

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.

2014 Youth Impact Award winners honored

LEGIT representatives at the awards ceremony 

Winners have been chosen for the 2014 Youth Impact Awards!

Winners this year included Ella Brewer of San Marcos High School, Fatima Cacho of Cabrillo High School, and the LEGIT Club of Righetti High School. Honorable mentions included Maria Frias of San Marcos High School, Diego Hernandez of Santa Maria High School, and Marcy Montano of Grizzly Academy.