: A senior at Saratoga Springs High School recognized for her kindness and resilience. During her mother's battle with breast cancer, she balanced high school grades, cheerleading, a part-time job, and culinary school while taking on significant family responsibilities. Creative and Professional Growth
: A student whose life was transformed by her school’s modern band class. Once a shy freshman, music helped her find confidence and community in the face of pressures like cyberbullying.
: Now 29 but a long-term survivor, she has shared her testimony of living with an ostomy bag since her youth after a battle with cancer. She advocates for confidence and pride in one's body, helping others navigate similar illnesses.
Young Jasmines are also being recognized for their leadership and academic achievements:
Many young women named Jasmine have used their personal health journeys to inspire others:
: Recently named #1 in Australia for the national Big Summer Read prize in the 13–18 age category. Her achievement has been celebrated as a testament to the power of literacy and youth leadership.