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Closeup of Juneteenth Resilience award certificate

Annual Juneteenth Resiliency Awards

The Juneteenth Resiliency Awards celebrate young people in Fairfax County for facing and overcoming adversities. The award recognizes and celebrates resiliency in youth and young adults ages 13-21 who have exhibited true perseverance, also known as grit, determination, dedication and persistence. 

Celebrate Fairfax is proud to celebrate people through this event by providing event support and professional photography. Meet the 2024, 2023 and 2022 awardees below, click to expand and view honorees, photos, videos and more!

2024 Juneteenth Resiliency Awards

2024 Awardees

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Lazera Teen Leadership Team

Joshua Greene

Nicole Acquah

Kaillissa Nichols

Leon Rush

Rasheed Austin

Ryan Payne

Kyron Walker

Ariel Robinson

Trayon Walker


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2023 Juneteenth Resiliency Awards

2023 Awardees

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Keith Green, Jr.

Racquel Laffittie

Isaiah Bumgardner

Naysa Piper-Fisher

Nayla Bonilla

Nuhamin Haile

Elias Anwar


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2022 Juneteenth Resiliency Awards

2022 Awardees

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Ty Wilson and Zak Kumar 

AAlyhdaezey Golden 

Jasmine Hampton 

Zina Abdon 

Nadiya Khalif 

Brian Hampton

Vera Kwabi 

Kofi Asiamah Ahenkorah  

Joshua Hampton 

Riley Williams 

Ambria Redfearn 


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