The annual Salt Lake County Commission on Youth Awards recognizes individuals and groups who have given exceptional service to youth through guidance and advocacy. This year, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams honored Olympus Jr. High science teacher JoAnne Brown and the Kearns High Latinos in Action Club with the ‘COY’ award during the most ...
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Cottonwood High student named Utah Youth Activist Scholar
When Madison Palmer created the Backyard Broadcast Club at Cottonwood High School she hoped to spread awareness among her peers about domestic minor sex trafficking. What followed was a ripple effect of change in her entire community. Through her fundraising and advocacy efforts, Madison expanded the club and partnered with several organizations ...