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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2009

Melissa Parma

Converse, TX
Judson High School

Michael Merritt

Hazel Green, AL
Hazel Green High School

Michelle Chavez

Weiser, ID
Weiser High School

Mike Strohschein

Spring Hill, KS
Spring Hill High School

Monica Erwin

Upper St. Clair, PA
Upper St. Clair High School

Netia Elam

Gainesville, VA
Bull Run Middle School

Nicole Champoux

Redmond, WA
Montessori Children's House

Nicole Fernandez

Rocky Point, NY
Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School

Patricia Bonness and Patrick Murray

Chicago, IL
Jacqueline Vaughn Occupational High School

Patti White

Salt Lake City, UT
Morningside Elementary School

Renee Brown

McMurray, PA
Peters Township Middle School

Robert Nave

Terryville, CT
Terryville High School