About the Program
Summer of Heroes is a partnership program between Alaska Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs - Alaska, promoting education, awareness, and support for youth development programs throughout the state.
Running from May through September 2018, Summer of Heroes includes two main components - a youth recognition and scholarship award, and a cause-related sales promotion.
You can play a part in helping Alaska youth. During the Summer of Heroes 2018, Alaska Communications will contribute $25 to Boys & Girls Clubs - Alaska for every new Unlimited Internet or Business Internet sign up between May 1 and July 20, 2018, up to $15,000 total.
Youth Recognition Program
Studies show that youth who are engaged in community service tend to do better in school, avoid risky behaviors, and maintain positive relationships with adults and peers.
As part of the Summer of Heroes, Alaska Communications works with Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska to recognize five outstanding young heroes, plus one hero from the Employee Program, who are making a difference in their local communities. Based on their nomination forms and short answer responses, selected heroes receive a $1,500 scholarship and special recognition in their local community.
Cause-Related Sales Promotion
During the Summer of Heroes 2018, Alaska Communications will contribute $25 to Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska, for every new Unlimited Internet or Business Internet sign up between May 1 and July 20, 2018, up to $15,000 total.
Alaska Communications recognizes that youth education and development programs, such as the programs provided by Boys & Girls Clubs, are critical to helping children succeed in life.
This donation will help support Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska’s programs and expand the organization’s capacity to positively impact the lives of young people in Alaska. The final donation amount will be announced at the Boys & Girls Clubs - Alaska's annual Great Futures Gala in September.
What defines a hero? Help Find Heroes
A hero can be any Alaska resident between the ages of 6 and 18 who is making a positive difference in his or her community. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following types of efforts:
- Volunteering or raising funds for a cause,
- Making a difference in school through education or sports,
- Making a significant contribution to his or her community,
- Considering others’ needs before their own, or
- Inspiring others to take action.
What are the criteria for nominating a youth for the Summer of Heroes program?
Any youth who meet the above criteria can self-nominate or be nominated by someone they know. This could be a parent, guardian, sibling, teacher, coach, mentor, friend or anyone who has a relationship with the child and believes they should be recognized as a local hero.
How and when will the heroes be recognized?
Alaska Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska will select six outstanding local heroes basedon their nomination forms and short answer questions. The heroes will receive:
- a $1,500 scholarship through the UA College Savings Plan, and
- special recognition in their local community.
Meet the 2017 Hero Honorees
In 2017, Alaska Communications received numerous nominations for outstanding youth that are making a difference in their local communities. Each winner received a $1,500 scholarship and a trip to the Alaska State Fair.
The 2017 honorees are Aunika Alch of Anchorage, Mae’jon Dar Cawyer of Anchorage, Wilton Charles of Toksook Bay, Addie Epler of Ketchikan, Quincy Taylor of Anchorage and Avery White of Anchorage.
Be Involved Contact Us
For up-to-date information on Summer of Heroes and events, connect with Alaska Communications on Facebook and Twitter.
For questions on the Summer of Heroes program please contact:
Heather Cavanaugh
Director, External Affairs and Corporate Communications
Alaska Communications
907-564-7722
For questions on Boys & Girls Clubs–Alaska please contact:
Rebecca Duerre
Program and Resource Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska
rduerre@bgcalaska.org
907-770-7329