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2021 Profile in Courage Essay Contest Winners, Finalists, Semifinalists and Honorable Mentions. First-place Winner: Anna Dougherty, a sophomore at Paul VI High School in Haddonfield, New Jersey, profiled Dana Redd, former Mayor of Camden, New Jersey. Second-place Winner:
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2021 Profiles in Courage. Kira Taormina: Kira saved over 100 abandoned kittens and found all of them ‘Forever Homes” through ‘A Tail to be Told Animal Rescue.’ This effort saved the lives of the kittens and united them with loving homes providing happiness and companionship for hundreds of local residents.
Sep 16, 2021 · The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is an opportunity for high school students to share stories of political courage that can teach, offer hope, and...
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May 30, 2021 · Ridgefield High School student Julia Clavi was a national semifinalist in the annual Profiles in Courage Contest. She was among the top 15 student finalists. Her evocative essay on Jose Canales will be published on the Profiles in Courage website and she will receive a monetary award.
The Profile in Courage Award is a private award created by the Kennedy family to recognize displays of courage similar to those John F. Kennedy originally described in his book of the same name.
YearRecipientOccupationAchievements2024Secretary of State of Kentucky, ..." [F]or expanding voting rights and ...2023Fumio Kishida (Special International ..." [F]or working to improve relations ...2023Yoon Suk Yeol (Special International ..." [F]or working to improve relations ...2023Katrina Shealy, Margie Bright Matthews, ...South Carolina State Senators"Five women Senators from South Carolina ...special Profile in Courage Award. Thousands of people from across the country submitted COVID Courage nominations, sharing deeply moving stories about the commitment and service of their friends, family, and community members.
Jan 15, 2021 · The JFK Library announces the 2021 Profile In Courage Essay Contest is now accepting submissions from high school students. Winning essays should describe the stories of lesser-known leaders who served the years after 1917, the year of President Kennedy’s birth.
