Dylan Turzak, an 18-year-old senior at Scotts Valley High School, has been honored as the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Youth of the Year for her extensive community service and leadership. - Founded We Are Planet Protectors, a nonprofit teaching environmental education to young children.
- Co-authored and published a children's book, "Just a Jam Jar," promoting upcycling. - Led a Wellness Walk fundraiser that raised $37,000 to support the school's Wellness Center.
- Volunteered in Zambia with Game Rangers International, assisting with elephant conservation and first aid training. Turzak will graduate with an International Baccalaureate diploma and plans to study sociology at the University of Notre Dame, aiming for a career in public health and environmental protection.