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Volunteers are not paid -- not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.
Every year the 9Kids Who Care program honors nine outstanding Colorado kids, who go far beyond the ordinary in serving their community. While the kids range in age from 10 to 18 years old, their volunteerism would be considered extraordinary at any age.
9NEWS and College In Colorado are proud to honor these great kids. In January, we celebrate the recipients of the 9Kids Who Care award during a special luncheon. A story on each winner is shown at the luncheon and on 9NEWS. Winners also receive $900 for college from College In Colorado and are featured on 9NEWS.com. |
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| Jordan Anderson |
  OTIS- Many students play basketball, football or baseball, but for Jordan Anderson these sports are his life. When he's not on the field or the court, Jordan is with younger athletes helping them to become better players. More... |
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| Raeven Atty |
 "I nominated Raeven because she's the person I want to be when I grow up," says Kyla Carter, a language arts teacher at Fort Collins High School.
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| Norma Bonilla |
 Being smart isn't something Norma Bonilla is ashamed of. "I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of a nerdy person," she said. More... |
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| Cindy Brockman |
 Trail building can be hard work, but Cindy Brockman loves to pitch in–espessially when there's a chance of getting a little grungy. "When you're volunteering up here… you get to get dirty," she said happily. More... |
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| Bonnie Cleaver |
 For Bonnie Cleaver, 17, volunteering is for the birds. More appropriately, for Bonnie Cleaver, volunteering is with the birds. More... |
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| Esther Honig |
 While many people travel to Mexico, Esther Honig's trip opened her eyes to not only a new culture, but also their needs. "It was my first real, hands-on exposure to a third world country," she explains.
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| Claire Shepek |
 Claire Shepek, 18, likes to make connections with people. At the Food Bank for Larimer County, she makes connections through cans of food. More... |
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| Allyson Vance |
 Allyson Vance has a gift. She's able to brighten up just about any room she walks into. "If someone is in a bad mood, I would just smile and they would seem to get more happy," Allyson explained. More... |
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| Peter Montoya |
 COMMERCE CITY - If you've ever spotted graffiti tags in your neighborhood, it might inspire a bit of frustration.
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| Jenni Greenwald |
 AURORA - Whether it's for a day or a week, it's never easy to spend time in the hospital, whether you're a patient or a family member.
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| Kian Phair |
 DENVER - Few have met him, but tens of thousands of families have felt the impact of his volunteering.
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| Riley Carney |
 Riley believes that education can break the chain of poverty and exploitation. Her efforts have stocked books for children in a local women's shelter and have helped villages in Africa.
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| Noah Flieder |
 Active in Boy Scouts, this young Scout knows that donations come in big and small packages. He has volunteered over 500 hours at the Denver Dumb Friends League.
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| Patrick Harold Warren |
 Dealing with mental illness is hard enough for adults, but yet, Patrick has found over 400 hours of his time to help clients at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health.
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| Temara Ellinger |
 One little wish can lead to big dreams and Temara knows this. She raises money for a host of organizations, including cancer awareness, leukemia, MS and to gather and distribute blankets for those in the hospital.
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| Mark Rinkel |
 His brother's life threatening illness inspired Mark to make a difference in all families living with Diabetes.
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| Nic Von Tilius |
 With the flashing lights, shiny trucks, and exciting job–it's easy to see why a lot of kids dream of being a firefighter. For Nic Von Tilius that dream never faded. "My whole life I've set my eyes on firefighting," he explains.
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2006-07 9Kids Who Care Winners
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2005-06 9Kids Who Care Winners
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| 2004-05 9Kids Who Care Winners |
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2003-04 9Kids Who Care Winners
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