By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office
Nov. 15, 2021 | 1:21 PM
The San Diego County Public Defender’s Office named its recipients of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County for their civic contributions and efforts in categories such as environmental activism, community service, perseverance, mental health activism, courage to overcome personal adversity, arts and culture, and science.
“I didn’t think teens could be any more inspiring than past years remarkable teens, but this year’s nominees were beyond incredible, each and every one of them. Choosing just 25 to celebrate in 2021 was extremely difficult,” said Randy Mize, San Diego County Public Defender. “San Diego teens continue to blow me away with their dedication, commitment, resilience and passion.”
The program recognizes youth ages 13 to 19 for their accomplishments. The community submitted more than 150 teen nominations. Every nominee was interviewed by the San Diego County Public Defender Youth Council panel. Nominees all received a certificate of recognition.
Civic leaders and elected officials from San Diego County and the City of San Diego presented the awards Wednesday evening at the San Diego Central Library. This is the third year teens have been selected for the program. Due to the pandemic, last year’s awards were delivered personally to the teens at home by attorney advisors and youth council members.
The 25 Most Remarkable Teens for 2021 are:
