Adora Svitak

A Literary Giant at Eleven

At an age when most kids are learning to write complete sentences, Adora has mastered the English language at an exceptionally high level. Her literary brilliance shines through in everything she writes. She has mesmerized audiences of all ages with her incredible knowledge. As an eleven year-old literary giant, Adora has accomplished more than many adults.

Her enthusiasm for learning and writing has garnered her opportunities to share the literary stage with the likes of James Earl Jones, American author Lois Lowry and other literary notables.

Hezekiah Griggs - Creating Diamonds from the Rough

When life handed him lemons, he not only made lemonade but he took the recipe and showed others how to make their own and drink from the cup of success. He has been inspiring other young adults to develop their own recipe for success. In the past several years Hezekiah has helped teens and young adults realize their full potential and use it to build strong character.

Rather than watching cartoons or playing games, at the age of nine Hezekiah was thinking about operating his own business. Mr. Griggs as he is often called, is one of America's youngest CEOs. He started his first business at the age of nine and sold it at the age of 11.  At 19 he continues to break new ground by owning several businesses.

In 2005, Mr. Griggs received a Youth Optimist Award on behalf of the 2nd Ward Association of Passaic County, New Jersey.  He was recently presented with the Youth Leadership Award by the Passaic Branch of the NAACP.

A determined and focused individual, Hezekiah Griggs has proven that the youth of today can take charge, and he is definitely poised to lead America’s youth into a promising future.

Leanna Archer - Youth Entrepreneur Extraordinaire

Leanna Archer often dreamed of starting her own business. As a young star from Islip, New York, she has not only achieved her dream, but has achieved success in many other areas of her life, including her education. She is sharing her experiences, knowledge and thoughts on success with other youth. Her story is an inspiration to youth and adults. At eight years of age Leanna started thinking about turning her mother's homemade hair products into a profitable venture. She told her parents that selling the product could become a really big success. "If people wanted to know what I used in my hair, why not make it available for them." Leanna began handing out samples of her mother's hair products at school and before she knew it she was receiving checks in the mail for product orders.