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Champion for Kids
Each year, Alaska Children’s Trust recognizes individuals who demonstrate dedication and commitment in working to ensure that children and youth are living in safe, supportive, and nurturing communities. We call these individuals Champions for Kids.
Champion for Kids is Alaska Children's Trust's yearly fundraiser recognizing individuals who make a difference in the lives of Alaska's kids. ACT's Champions are Alaskan community members that play a huge role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect through their commitment to helping children and youth thrive.
We look forward to celebrating in Juneau (February 3), Fairbanks (April 3), and Anchorage (Date to be determined).
Meet the 2026 Southeast Alaska Champion for Kids!
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Victoria "Tory" Houser
CHAMPION
Victoria ‘Tory’ Houser is a child at heart, finding joy and energy with children of all ages. Tory has lived and worked in the Tongass National Forest for over 20 years and dedicates herself to building youth stewards of Alaska. She believes that connecting children to natural resources in meaningful ways is an investment in our future.
Tory grew up in New Jersey and New York, where she was lucky enough to have loving parents who did their best to channel her endless energy into positive activities like dance, swimming in the ocean, sports, theatre, and lots of time outside. She knows firsthand what it is like to struggle with focus and likes to think of creative ways to help similar students find purpose and opportunity through movement, connection with the environment, and challenge.
Introduced to the concept of growth mindset through her work with T3 (Teaching Through Technology), Tory learned to find success in students’ accomplishments and from their ability to learn, adjust and move forward after failures. She believes in supporting children, giving them the space to experiment, and instilling a lifelong desire to learn, while having fun.
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Thank you for your nominations, the Interior and Southcentral 2026 Champions for Kids will be announced in the next few months!
Meet Our Past Champions for Kids!
The Champion for Kids Award recognizes Alaskans for their contributions to Alaska’s children, whether through their professional employment, volunteer work, community activities, or active work with children.
Over the years, ACT has identified Champions for KIds from across our state. View our past Champions for Kids in the booklet below!
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And help us work towards a future where every Alaskan child and youth has caring adults in their lives!
