Gia Providente, 9, helped raise awareness of diamondback terrapins and their habitat in her community. She worked with her town officials to create signs warning drivers to slow down in waterfront areas to keep the terrapins safe.

Availa Johnson, 9, is keeping plastic out of the ocean through eco-friendly fashion design.“I just want to teach people that we save materials,” Availa says. “We can make them into something new.”

Brothers Vick (16) and William Tan (15) started a group that introduces kids to the health benefits and fun of fishing. “It’s definitely a lot of work. But just seeing the result is well worth it,” William says.

Jack Leandro, 9, is a hockey player who uses his talent to raise money for kids facing severe illness. His fundraiser, Pucks for Bucks, raised more than $10,000. “I wanted to help other families,” Jack says.

Legacy Jackson, 16, started a volunteer group for kids. This year, it celebrates 10 years of service. “I didn’t know exactly how long and how far this would go, back when I started,” she says. “But I’m proud of how it’s grown.”

Zacky Muñoz, 13, has been working for years to raise awareness of food allergies. He's making schools safer for kids like him. “Let your voice be heard,” Zacky says.

JoJo Zager, 11, took on food insecurity by organizing a food drive. His community donated three tons of food in just 10 days. “I love helping people,” JoJo says.

Tejasvi Manoj, 17, created a program to protect seniors from online scams. “I really love the fact that you can solve problems with your computer,” she says, “and I really like creating.”