KUSA - This month 9NEWS is honoring the nine outstanding kids selected for the 9Kids Who Care Award.

OTIS- Many students play basketball, football or baseball, but for Jordan Anderson these sports are his life. When he's not on the field or the court, Jordan is with younger athletes helping them to become better players. [ more... ]

"I nominated Raeven because she's the person I want to be when I grow up," says Kyla Carter, a language arts teacher at Fort Collins High School. [ more... ]

Being smart isn't something Norma Bonilla is ashamed of. "I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of a nerdy person," she said. [ more... ]

Trail building can be hard work, but Cindy Brockman loves to pitch in–espessially when there's a chance of getting a little grungy. "When you're volunteering up here… you get to get dirty," she said happily. [ more... ]

For Bonnie Cleaver, 17, volunteering is for the birds. More appropriately, for Bonnie Cleaver, volunteering is with the birds. [ more... ]

While many people travel to Mexico, Esther Honig's trip opened her eyes to not only a new culture, but also their needs. "It was my first real, hands-on exposure to a third world country," she explains. [ more... ]

Claire Shepek, 18, likes to make connections with people. At the Food Bank for Larimer County, she makes connections through cans of food. [ more... ]

Allyson Vance has a gift. She's able to brighten up just about any room she walks into. "If someone is in a bad mood, I would just smile and they would seem to get more happy," Allyson explained. [ more... ]

With the flashing lights, shiny trucks, and exciting job–it's easy to see why a lot of kids dream of being a firefighter. For Nic Von Tilius that dream never faded. "My whole life I've set my eyes on firefighting," he explains.
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2006-2007
9Kids Who Care Winners