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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1999

Sam Gharbo

Oxford, NC
Mary Potter Intermediate School

Sandra Lillevik

Tacoma, WA
Charles Wright Academy

Sandy Melillo

Oakland Park, FL
Northeast High School

Shannon Miller

Llano, TX
Llano Junior High School

Sherri Kuntz

Allentown, PA
The Swain School

Sheryl Mercier

Fresno, CA
McCardle Elementary School

Sistie Bender

Wichita, KS
Robinson Middle School

Sondra Myles

Roseville, CA
Oakmont High School

Steven Burt

Gaston, OR
Gaston High School

Susan Belt

Indianapolis, IN
Craig Middle School

Susan Shepard

West Palm Beach, FL
Roosevelt Middle School

Teri Haines

Bethel, VT
Bethel Elementary School