As per Nestlé Very Best in Youth: “The program concluded in 2013…”

Every other year, Nestlé acknowledged the incredible contributions that young people around the country are making in their communities with the Nestlé Very Best in Youth program. The program rewards applicants who have taken on leadership roles in service to their communities. Youth between the ages of 13 and 18 can enter to win $1,000 for the charity of their choice as well as a trip for them and a parent or guardian to Los Angeles, CA to attend the awards ceremony.

2013 Winners

Malcolm Barnard Age: 17
Johns Creek, GA

Chandler Burke Age: 18
Dallas, TX

Jonny Cohen Age: 18
Highland Park, IL

Kalin Houston Age: 16
Davie, FL

Alison Mansfield Age: 18
Fort Wayne, IN

Neil Nathan Age: 16
Shreveport, LA

Mary-Grace Reeves Age: 18
Pensacola, FL

Samuella Takyi-Buachie Age: 18
Philadelphia, PA

Santiago Beltran Age: 18
Saint Louis, MO

Kevin Chon Age: 18
Cerritos, CA

Neha Gupta Age: 17
Yardley, PA

Amber Kriech Age: 18
Carmel, IN

Maria Corina Mendoza Age: 18
Coral Gables, FL

Christian Ralph Age: 18
Los Angeles, CA

Casey Sokolovic Age: 15
Winterville, NC

Shaun Verma Age: 18
Alpharetta, GA



2011 Winners

Carah Austin

Amy Chyao

Matthew Ferguson

Samantha Fernandez

Jared Frye

Andrew Hagedorn

Walid Halty

Armani Hawes

Hillary Hughes

Samantha Malis

Abigail Mariam

Mary Claire McGlynn

Clay McMullen

Kylan Nieh

Carissa Ortega

Stevie Peacock

Parth Singh

Kylie Lan Tumiatti

Alec Urbach

Max Wallack

Carson Marie Wigley

Warren Wilson

Christopher Yao

Rujul Zaparde

Emily Zauzmer

“Nestlé USA is dedicated to America’s youth,” says Kenneth W. Bentley, Nestlé Vice President of Community Affairs & Educational Programs and author of the Nestlé Very Best In Youth book series.“Young people are the future of this country, and it is up to adults to see that they are given the encouragement they need to reach their goals.”

Nestlé USA is proud to recognize young people who have inspired others and done so much for their communities. Take a look at the red carpet treatment the winners received during the Nestlé Very Best In Youth awards celebration.



Did You Know?

 Arthur Ashe’s scholarly work and papers were donated to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the NYPL. Read more about Ashe’s scholarly work and papers

Nestlé | Very Best in Youth Program

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As per Nestlé Very Best in Youth:
“The program concluded in 2013…”

Every other year, Nestlé acknowledged the incredible contributions that young people around the country are making in their communities with the Nestlé Very Best in Youth program. The program rewards applicants who have taken on leadership roles in service to their communities. Youth between the ages of 13 and 18 can enter to win $1,000 for the charity of their choice as well as a trip for them and a parent or guardian to Los Angeles, CA to attend the awards ceremony.


2013 Winners

Malcolm Barnard Age: 17
Johns Creek, GA

Chandler Burke Age: 18
Dallas, TX

Jonny Cohen Age: 18
Highland Park, IL

Kalin Houston Age: 16
Davie, FL

Alison Mansfield Age: 18
Fort Wayne, IN

Neil Nathan Age: 16
Shreveport, LA

Mary-Grace Reeves Age: 18
Pensacola, FL

Samuella Takyi-Buachie Age: 18
Philadelphia, PA

Santiago Beltran Age: 18
Saint Louis, MO

Kevin Chon Age: 18
Cerritos, CA

Neha Gupta Age: 17
Yardley, PA

Amber Kriech Age: 18
Carmel, IN

Maria Corina Mendoza Age: 18
Coral Gables, FL

Christian Ralph Age: 18
Los Angeles, CA

Casey Sokolovic Age: 15
Winterville, NC

Shaun Verma Age: 18
Alpharetta, GA



2011 Winners

Carah Austin

Amy Chyao

Matthew Ferguson

Samantha Fernandez

Jared Frye

Andrew Hagedorn

Walid Halty

Armani Hawes

Hillary Hughes

Samantha Malis

Abigail Mariam

Mary Claire McGlynn

Clay McMullen

Kylan Nieh

Carissa Ortega

Stevie Peacock

Parth Singh

Kylie Lan Tumiatti

Alec Urbach

Max Wallack

Carson Marie Wigley

Warren Wilson

Christopher Yao

Rujul Zaparde

Emily Zauzmer

“Nestlé USA is dedicated to America’s youth,” says Kenneth W. Bentley, Nestlé Vice President of Community Affairs & Educational Programs and author of the Nestlé Very Best In Youth book series.“Young people are the future of this country, and it is up to adults to see that they are given the encouragement they need to reach their goals.”

Nestlé USA is proud to recognize young people who have inspired others and done so much for their communities. Take a look at the red carpet treatment the winners received during the Nestlé Very Best In Youth awards celebration.


Did You Know?

Picture

 Arthur Ashe’s scholarly work and papers were donated to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the NYPL. Read more about Ashe’s scholarly work and papers