Two students wearing medals and an adult smile while giving thumbs up next to a banner for 2026 Chase Youth Awards.

Spokane Public Schools students and groups from 16 schools received 30 Chase Youth Awards from the Chase Youth Commission at a celebration at the Fox Theater.

These awards recognize our community’s outstanding youth, teens and an adult who are making a difference in our community or making positive choices.

Chase Youth Award Winners by Spokane Schools

Congratulations to the individuals and groups honored with awards!

Arts & Creativity

Anastasiia Yermolovych, Chase Middle School

Henry Neuhausser, Lewis and Clark High School

Community Service

Jacqueline Razack, The Enrichment Cooperative at Bryant

Salk 8th Grade Leadership Team, Salk Middle School

Cultural Advocacy

Emily Tran, Chase Middle School

Chika Ugorji, Ferris High School

Entrepreneurship

Forrest Harder, Chase Middle School

Madison Stoltz, Lewis and Clark High School

Environmental Champion

Arlington 4th Grade Class, Arlington Elementary School

Kasper Avery, North Central High School

Innovation

Kyra Ryrhbach, Westview Elementary School

Girl Scout Troop 2159, Hamblen Elementary School

Odyssey Dragons First LEGO League-C Team 58650, Odyssey at Libby

Melody Barker, Lewis and Clark High School

Rogers High School Key Club, Rogers High School

Leadership

Abby Arnold, Arlington Elementary School

Drew Burns, Peperzak Middle School

Glover Falcon Crew, Glover Middle School

Ferris Hope Squad, Ferris High School

Personal Achievement

Ruby Ketchel, Wilson Elementary School

Norah Spilker, Lewis and Clark High School

Phoenix Award

Trinity Durham, Glover Middle School

Brandon Bestrom, Lewis and Clark High School

Social Advocacy

On Track Academy Youth Wellness Zone, On Track Academy

Sportsmanship

Klay Morton, Balboa Elementary School

Collin Stroupe, Chase Middle School

Chase Charger Cheer Team, Chase Middle School

Judges Choice

Sahil Mashwani, Chase Middle School

Chase Middle School ASB, Chase Middle School

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