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Caring Youth Count Awards

Caring Youth Count Awards

The Caring Youth Count Awards celebrate the achievements of young individuals in Colusa County. Hosted annually, these awards honor students who have made a positive impact on themselves, their peers, and the community. Organized by Prevention Services and Student Support Services, students are recognized in the categories of Heroic Resilience, Community Service, and Strength of Character. To be eligible, nominees must show a positive contribution in one of these areas, be enrolled at a Colusa County district school, and be between the ages of 5 and 18.  The awards ceremony typically occurs in April, and nominations open in February.

2026 English Nomination Form2026 Spanish Nomination Form

2026 Program Flyers - English & Spanish


2026 Award Recipients

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Skyler, Colusa Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Edgar, Pierce Joint Unified School District

Heroic Resilience

A man and a young woman stand together, holding a certificate at an event.

Evelyn, Colusa Unified School District

Heroic Resilience, Community Service, & Strength of Character

A man presents an award to a smiling young boy at a ceremony.

Ryan, Williams Unified School District

Heroic Resilience & Strength of Character

A young girl smiles while holding a certificate, receiving recognition.

Sofia, Pierce Joint Unified School District

Strength of Character

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Carmen, Colusa County Office of Education

Heroic Resilience

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Elaine, Colusa Unified School District

Heroic Resilience & Strength of Character

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Aurora, Colusa Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Jesus, Colusa County Office of Education

Heroic Resilience

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Alondra, Pierce Joint Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Natalie, Pierce Joint Unified School District

Strength of Character

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Evelyn, Williams Unified School District

Community Service

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Zachariah, Colusa Unified School District

Heroic Resilience & Strength of Character

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Scarlett, Pierce Joint Unified School District

Heroic Resilience

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Natalie, Williams Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Emma, Colusa Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Aiden, Colusa Unified School District

Strength of Character

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Paisley, Colusa Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Kali, Colusa Unified School District

Strength of Character

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Piper, Colusa Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Isaiah, Pierce Joint Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Shaleen, Colusa Unified School District

Heroic Resilience

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Kinslie, Colusa Unified School District

Community Service & Strength of Character

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Past Recipients

  • Abram Carrillo
    Ariana Avera
    Clara Dragoo
    Cristian Beltran
    Hazel Kingsley
    Jazline F. Gonzalez
    Kendra Gonzalez Rosales
    Makinzie Guzman
    Marcos Deniz Jr.
    Maycie Wynant
    Mia Vazquez
    Samuel Fantl
    Sofia Olivarria Tirado
    Valeria Ruiz Cruz
    Xitlali Santana

  • Allyson Graybil
    Elizabeth White
    Jaun Quinteros
    Tatum Ulshafer
    Noely Vargus
    McKenna Long
    Angelina Avera
    Olivia Dudly
    Robert Waite
    Charlene Elizalde
    Maddie Burtleson
    Sydney Erickson
    Nevaeh Herrmann
    Lily Cardenas
    Rebecca Felix
    Estrella Romero
    Audrey Giffin
    Julian Lopez Duarte
    Kimberly Rios-Ocampo
    Jayla Guzman
    Gynette Mondragon
    Kendra Garcia
    Boone Murphy
    Kaelyn Frank
    Teagan Murphy
    Monica Jimenez
    Ada Rosales
    Cindel Oliver
    Cristian Rosales
    Faith Sines

  • Alexis Avera
    Delaney Amsden
    Duncan Frank
    Emely Jimenez Jauregui
    Jesus Rico
    Jordyn Stephens
    Julian Medina
    Kaylin Hollowell
    Kendall Mulqueeney
    Leslie Pineda
    Nisi Patel
    Palmer Frank
    Phillip Santillan
    Siler Green Miller
    Sofia Oliveros
    Teagan Zayda Terlaje
    Mia Garcia
    Jordan Garcia
    McKenna Azbill
    Janet Gonzalez