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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2025

Bethany Seal

Bethany Seal

Gulfport, MS
West Harrison High School
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Jennifer Kidwell and Julius Rotter

De Soto, MO
De Soto Senior High School
Jennifer Bowers

Jennifer Bowers

Norman Park, GA
Colquitt County High School
Diana Techentien

Diana Techentien and St. Johns Riverkeeper

Jacksonville, FL
Christ the King School
Mary O’Connor

Mary O’Connor and Alisa Smith

Cantonment, FL
Roy Hyatt Environmental Center
Matt Pecorella

Matt Pecorella

Middletown, DE
St. Georges Technical High School
Mary Jo McGonagle and Simon Tuozzoli

Mary Jo McGonagle and Simon Tuozzoli

Bridgeport, CT
Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet School
Adam Wilk

Adam Wilk

La Mirada, CA
La Mirada High School
David Huggins

David Huggins

Mohave Valley, AZ
Mohave Valley Junior High School
Rachel Farhat

Rachel Farhat

Little Rock, AR
Joe T. Robinson High School
Tracy Hastings and Samantha Hastings

Tracy Hastings and Samantha Hastings

Birmingham, AL
Spring Valley School