Unsung Heroes Past Winners

Congratulations to all of our Voya Unsung Heroes winners. Each year, 50 finalists receive $2,000 while three of them are selected as Top Winners to receive additional grants of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000. You can find winners for your state or for a specific year using the controls below.
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2008

Ruth G. Webster

Winter Park, FL
Lakemont Elementary

Ryan Lensing

West Des Moines, IA
Dowling Catholic High School

Sarah Crose and Val Adams

Lincoln, NE
Dawes Middle School

Shane G. McKay

San Antonio, TX
East Central High School

Shannon B. Samuelson

Craig, CO
Ridgeview Elementary School

Shawn T. Daley

Gresham, OR
Gresham High School

Shirlene E. Groseclose

Buckeye, WV
Marlinton Middle School

Spencer C. Arnaud

Breaux Bridge, LA
Beau Chene High School

Stephanie J. Gurule-Leyba

Santa Fe, NM
Capital High School

Steven Lott

Clarks Summit, PA
Abington Heights Middle School

Steven M. Jacobs

Dundee, MI
Dundee Middle School

Susie K. Pederson

Goodyear, AZ
Copper Trails Elementary School