Honorees
2010 HONOREES
Youth Honorees
The transition from childhood to adulthood is often a precarious journey—filled with opportunity and risk. Adolescence can be a time of tremendous discovery and growth, as one develops towards independence. With proper guidance and support, young people explore their unique talents and interests; develop knowledge, skills, and aspirations; and acquire the relationships and connections that they will depend upon for a lifetime. Most young people, with the support of their families and community networks, make this transition successfully.
Unfortunately, there are also many young people in our communities who lack adequate nurturing, guidance, and support. For these youth, the risks of adolescence often overshadow the opportunities. And for too many, the result is that they enter adulthood with little hope or preparation for a successful future. City Youth Now bestows the Jesse E Williams III Memorial Scholarship and Sari Wade Memorial Scholarship upon two youth in the Juvenile Justice and Foster Care Systems who have successfully made the transition to adulthood. Learn more about this scholarship or recommend an honoree. Learn more about this scholarship or recommend an honoree.
Past Honorees
Special thanks and congratulations to past Honorees and Outstanding Youth.
2009
Honoree
- Walter Aldridge: Managing Attorney,
San Francisco District Attorney's Office - Patricia Lee: Deputy Public Defender,
San Francisco Public Defender's Office - Arlene Hylton: San Francisco Independent
Living Skills Program Coordinator
Outstanding Youth
- Devin O'Campos
- Franklin Landoverde
- Orlando Lewis
- Byron Ramos-Castillo
2008
Honoree
- Senator John Burton
Outstanding Youth
- Dylan Ruggles
- Perry Jones
2007
Honoree
- The Editorial Board of the
San Francisco Chronicle
Angel Award
- Henry Breen
Outstanding Youth
- Naveh Pilate
- Felipe Collin
2006
Honoree
- Kathleen Kelly
Outstanding Youth
- Marina Sanchez
- Shanna Rockett
2005
Honoree
- Shannon Chain
Outstanding Youth
- Omar Turcios
- Samantha Mitchell
- Nadiyah Shereff
- Cassandra Mitchell
2004
Honoree
- David Inocencio
Outstanding Youth
- Teresa Fulford
- Arnisha McCall
- Sean Tanner
2003
Honoree
- Honorable Katherine Feinstein
Outstanding Youth
- Ahmed Alnaif
- Mitchell Salazar, Jr.
- Tamika Marie White
- Joseph Wydler
- Ronald Turner
2002
Outstanding Youth
- David Jefferson
- Charles Lam
- Jennifer Tamplin
- Kareem Erwin
2001
Honoree
- Jack Jacqua
2000
Honoree
- Michael Pritchard
1999
Honoree
- Honorable William "Bill" Gargano
