Kenmore Junior High freshman Chickadee Snow has been selected as a Distinguished Finalists for youth volunteerism by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The award honors youth for their community service activities. Each of the six Washington state recipients will receive an engraved bronze medallion.

The 22nd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

“Prudential is honored to recognize these young volunteers for their exemplary service,” said Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld. “We hope that their stories inspire others to consider how they, too, can volunteer their time and talents to improve their communities.”

Snow, 14, founded “Back to the Rez,” a nonprofit that works to reconnect Native American youth and families with their tribal culture, language and traditions. Snow, who wondered about the story behind her Blackfeet, Ojibwe and Vietnamese roots, was inspired after attending the Gen-I conference to work with organizations, elders and professionals to help others learn about their larger community.

“These service-minded young people have brought meaningful change to communities at home and abroad, and it’s a privilege to celebrate their work,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. “Congratulations to an exceptional group of middle level and high school students.”