Unsung Heroes Past 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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2000

Terry Johnston

Williamsburg, VA
Norge Elementary School

Thomas Haren

Canton, OH
McKinley Senior High School

Tracy Cropley

Raeford, NC
West Hoke Middle School

Vera Rosier

Washington, DC
Spingarn Senior High School

1999

Alice Tennison

Albuquerque, NM
LaCueva High School

Alison Goforth

Shawsville, VA
Shawsville High and Middle School

Andrea Jorgensen

Delray Beach, FL
Atlantic Community High School

Anne Heyrend

Blackfoot, ID
Ridge Crest Elementary

Apryle Jackson

Kissimmee, FL
Neptune Middle School

Barbara Angaiak

Bethel, AK
Kilbuck Elementary School

Barbara Marder

Somerville, MA
John F. Kennedy School

Becky Flanigan

Albany, GA
Westover ComprehensiveHigh School