Meet the Awardees
These young trailblazers are being recognized not only for what they’ve accomplished, but also for the promise they show as future change-makers and community leaders. Our community takes pride in these leaders, representing not only themselves and their peers, but all of Eastern Iowa - telling the world that "Excellence Lives Here."
Class of 2026
Service & Advocacy Award Northwest Middle School
Academic Excellence Award North Central Middle School
Leadership Award Tate High School
Academic Excellence Award Northwest Middle School
Innovation Award City High School
Leadership Award Tate High School
Innovation Award Northwest Middle School
Leadership Award West High School
Arts & Culture Award Northwest Middle School
Inaugural Class of 2025
Award: Academic Excellence
Hayyu Boru
Northwest Middle School
Award: Academic Excellence
Gavin Gundlach
Northwest Middle School
Award: Academic Excellence
Iyanna Simpson
Tate High School
Award: Academic Excellence
Kharri Williams
Northwest Middle School
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Award: Arts & Culture
Camani Beal
West High School
Award: Arts & Culture
Noah Gregoire
Liberty High School
Award: Arts & Culture
Sophia Jin
Liberty High School
Award: Arts & Culture
Jesse Varner
Liberty High School
Award: Innovation
Layan Ahmed
West High School
Award: Innovation
Butali Butali
West High School
Award: Innovation
Cy McEachnie
West High School
Award: Innovation
Gabriella Pearce
North Central Middle School
Award: Leadership
Sara Abdalla
Northwest Middle School
Award: Leadership
Jayveon Benjamin
West High School
Award: Leadership
Randale Kelly
West High School
Award: Leadership
Jeremiah Phelps
North Central Middle School
Award: Service & Advocacy
Amal Eltayib
City High School
Award: Service & Advocacy
Ty Exline
City High School
Award: Service & Advocacy
Elaina McDonald
Liberty High School
Award: Service & Advocacy
Savion Tullis
Tate High School
Award: Outstanding Alumni
De'Jah Jordan
West High School Alumni