Nia Meyers
Second Place
Pennsylvania State University
$2,000 Scholarship
Prophetess Holly Berry prays with Rei Folawiyo, 8, during Acee the Firm Foundations’ Real World Money Experience, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Temple Hills, Md. The family event blends financial literacy and career exploration in support of the group’s mission to encourage women and children in inner-city communities to elevate themselves, their families and their communities.
From left, Olivia Frade, Brianna Aledo and Ashantae Williams dance during the annual NAACP Block Party, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in State College, Pa.
Karen Hopkins, 55, holds a newly rescued kitten as Bridget Satkowski, 51, looks on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Maysville, Ky. Bridget and Karen, cofounders of Friends of Mason County & Surrounding Counties' Animals, have rescued and adopted out about 250 kittens since 2022.
Joaquin Davis, who was previously incarcerated, connects with his 8-year-old daughter, Jemiyah at Samuel B. Morse Elementary School in Baltimore, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Davis is now a mentor in the Fathers Fighting 4 Fathers program, helping other men navigate custody issues, reunite with their children, and reestablish careers.
Victoria Misuraca poses for a portrait incorporating her personal cross and a book on choosing kindness as part of an “I See Red” photo shoot, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in State College, Pa.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott presents Al Hutchinson, president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, with a Mayoral Salute Award recognizing his eight years of service during a press conference hosted by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Visit Baltimore, the City of Baltimore, and the State of Maryland, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The event was held at the Baltimore Visitor Center in Baltimore.
Shadae Lovelace poses for a “Behind the Veil” feature story for Valley Magazine at the Rowland Theater in Philipsburg, Pa., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

