Excellence in Community Impact Award

We’re proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Most Impactful Educational Campaign in Spanish Award goes to Aidan Free and Harper Halbardier from The Cate School.

This award recognizes students who create the most meaningful and community-oriented educational campaign in Spanish, highlighting topics that make a real difference.

Aidan and Harper produced a series of informative Spanish-language videos that raise awareness about the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes. Filmed at the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, their campaign aims to help Spanish-speaking communities recognize the signs of Type 1 Diabetes early and seek the urgent medical care they need.

Both students bring a personal connection to their project: Aidan lives with Type 1 Diabetes, while Harper has a family member who also has the condition. Their shared understanding and compassion shine through in every video they created.

Beyond their advocacy work, Aidan enjoys playing soccer and lacrosse and spending time with his dogs, while Harper loves being with her family and going to the beach.

Congratulations to Aidan and Harper for using their voices and creativity to make a lasting impact on their community!