Adelynn was nominated for the contest by her mother, who shared:

“Adelynn exhibited extraordinary courage, strength, and resilience throughout the past year. Adelynn is 15 years old and the oldest of 5 children. In November 2023, her dad’s back collapsed, and he has not been able to take care of himself since. As soon as this happened, I had to get three jobs to make ends meet. Adelynn has not only helped her siblings with homework and getting on the bus in the morning, but took over the farm, raising 21 head of cattle.

A good leader takes patience, grace, and love. Adelynn helps her four siblings learn what they are capable of doing. She has good grades, a strong work ethic, and a loves to be helpful. This last year she has had the weight of the world on her shoulders. She helps her dad with his wheelchair and anywhere else that needs help: laundry, cooking, cleaning, taking care of siblings, building animal pens, fixing fences and jumping equipment, mowing the lawn, and power washing livestock trailers.

I want to nominate Adelynn because she was never forced to do any of these things. I hired help but she said no. She didn’t want me to have to work more hours to pay for it. She is truly a hero.”