Unsung Heroes Current 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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2023

Michael Stinman

Michael Stinman

Treynor, IA
Treynor Community Schools
Liza Hartman

Liza Hartman

Idaho Falls, ID
Taylorview Middle School
Nicholas DeJong-Pawelski

Nicholas DeJong-Pawelski

Warrenville, IL
Bower Elementary School
Lori Crozier

Lori Crozier

Independence, MO
Cler-Mont Elementary School
James Lynch

James Lynch, Chris Lee and Nichole Christensen

Apple Valley, MN
Apple Valley High School
Katelyn Cornelius

Katelyn Cornelius, Kari Luckett and Cassie Dill

Plainwell, MI
Starr Elementary School
Debra Susi and John Buys

Debra Susi and John Buys

Pittsfield, ME
Maine Central Institute
Katheryn Ure and Irene Bal

Katheryn Ure, and Irene Bal of Loyola University Maryland

Brooklandville, MD
St. Paul’s School for Girls
Regine Philippeaux

Regine Philippeaux

Dorchester, MA
Dessalines S.T.E.A.M. Academy
Latrevia Pratt and Niki Parquet

Latrevia Pratt and Niki Parquet

New Orleans, LA
Livingston Collegiate Academy
Mallory McDonald

Mallory McDonald and Chris McDonald

Somerset, KY
Southwestern High School
Lydia Knopp

Lydia Knopp

Kansas City, KS
Kansas State School for the Blind