After a statewide call for nominations, the seven students being recognized as the 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes are announced.

Congratulations to LPB's 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes:

• Jaden Armstrong of Baton Rouge (Senior at Liberty Magnet High School)
• Marleigh Auzenne of Lafayette (Sophomore at Early College Academy)
• Andrew Chambers of New Iberia (Junior at Loreauville High School)
• Charlotte Gomes of New Orleans (Senior at Benjamin Franklin High School)
• John Parker of Bush (Junior at Covington High School)
• Maylie Stanley of Glenmora (Senior at Pineville High School)
• Brooklynn Warner of Ponchatoula (Junior at Hammond High Magnet School)

Watch Louisiana: The State We're In Fridays at 7:00pm for stories about each Young Hero beginning April 3. Stories will be posted to this web page, as well. 

A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome personal adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens.

The nomination period is now closed.

The deadline for entries was Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Nominees must be:

• Louisiana students in grades 9-12
• Enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool program
• Not older than 18 years of age
• Previous Young Heroes are not eligible.

The Louisiana Young Heroes will receive special awards and recognition for their achievements. The honorees will be announced on LPB’s weekly news and public affairs program Louisiana: The State We’re In, on the Louisiana Young Heroes Facebook page, and on this page in spring 2026.