“Probably my mom. She taught middle and high school for the emotionally disturbed and helped students with rough family life which is very inspiring to me.” – Colin Harrington, 18, business

“My mom. She passed away a few years ago but she was the strongest person I’ve ever known. She was very sick, but put on a smile everyday and fought for her life.” – Grey Tellford, 20, art

“My mom. Hearing her stories was very inspiring. She grew up in Fiji and she came here by herself and went to college here.” – Himani Kumar, 18, computer science

“My mom. She’s the most hardworking person I know. She can be tough, but has taught me so many important lessons. Her lessons have definitely stuck with me.” – Jasper Eisberg, 18, history

“My grandma. My parents didn’t really support me a whole lot. But like, when my grandma was alive she did.” – Tanner Saylar, 18, psychology