We are pleased to announce our Rising Star and Inspiring Alumnus award winners from 2026 CHANCE. Our recipients were nominate by teachers and principals from our 75 partner schools. Students were selected for demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities, overcoming personal or academic obstacles, and helping to make their school and community a better place to learn and grow. Help us celebrate this year's honorees!
Rising Star Student Awards 2025
Jose Ignacio Villareal Costero, 6th Grade - Dual Language Academy
Majour Flye, 6th Grade - Jesuit Academy
Addisyn Hitz, 2nd Grade - St. Ludger Elementary, Creighton
Ywa Eh Paw, 8th Grade - Omaha Memorial Adventist School
Inspiring Alumnus 2025
Nyaduel Paljor
All Saints Catholic School
Mercy High School
University of Nebraska at Omaha
