2023 AFP Bill Moran Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Nominated by Altamont School
2023 Hormel 10 Under 20 Food Heroes
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its second cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. This diverse group of remarkable young people, hailing from communities throughout the United States, is working to create a better world by designing innovative ways to bring about a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system.
“We are proud to celebrate the incredibly inspiring people and the transformative work of this year’s class of 10 under 20 Food Heroes,” said Wendy Watkins, senior vice president and chief communications officer for Hormel Foods. “These talented thought leaders are putting their innovative ideas into action to help solve some of the greatest challenges we face in our food system. Their work is making a meaningful impact in their communities and the greater world, and we are honored to know them.”Hormel Foods launched its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program to celebrate and honor the remarkable food-related achievements of young change-makers across the United States. Starting this year in conjunction with the second class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, Hormel Foods is expanding the scope of this program by recognizing honorees in three new categories: Rising Stars, Alumni Achievement and Ambassador.
“We are proud to celebrate the incredibly inspiring people and the transformative work of this year’s class of 10 under 20 Food Heroes,” said Wendy Watkins, senior vice president and chief communications officer for Hormel Foods. “These talented thought leaders are putting their innovative ideas into action to help solve some of the greatest challenges we face in our food system. Their work is making a meaningful impact in their communities and the greater world, and we are honored to know them.”Hormel Foods launched its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program to celebrate and honor the remarkable food-related achievements of young change-makers across the United States. Starting this year in conjunction with the second class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, Hormel Foods is expanding the scope of this program by recognizing honorees in three new categories: Rising Stars, Alumni Achievement and Ambassador.
2023 Finalist-Canon Young Champion of the Year
In the Global Good Awards Sponsored by Canon Europe
2023 Humanitarian of the Year Award
Women's Committee of 100 Birmingham, Alabama
2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Each year, the Barron Prize awards outstanding young people whose actions serve as an inspirational example of the power we all have to make a difference in the world. Over the past two decades, the Barron Prize has honored 550 young heroes from across the U.S. and Canada. They have helped the hungry and the homeless, invented life-saving technologies, protected our oceans and endangered species, and addressed climate change, almond myriad other initiatives.
