The Young Ambassadors program was developed because the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation believes in the incredible power of young people to make a difference in the world and we want to give you a platform to do just that!

Requirements

In order to be selected as an HLFYA you must:

  1. Be between the ages of 12 and 18; and
  2. Reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut

HLFYAs will be asked to serve from January 2021 – October 2021. During that year, HLFYAs will be expected to:

  1. Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of community service;
  2. Complete one (1) independent service project in support of HLF’s mission;
  3. Participate in at least one (1) HLF-hosted event and/or service project (these events/projects will be hosted virtually for at least the first several months of 2021. HLF will make an assessment about the safety of in-person events later in the year);
  4. Make a short presentation to his/her class, team or other community group about HLF’s mission and his/her work as an HLFYA; and
  5. Participate in the annual HLFYA KidsJam Kan Jam Tournament event (virtual or in person, TBD).

HLF Young Ambassadors 2nd Annual S.A.V.E. Scholarship

Shaping young leaders through exceptional Service, Academics, Values & character Excellence

The Henrik Lundqvist Foundation is proud to announce that Sarah Keane has been named the 2nd annual S.A.V.E. Scholar of the Year with Alicia McCarvil and Madalyn Burhart receiving the two runner-up prizes. This annual, need-based scholarship program exclusively for alumni of the HLF Young Ambassadors Program is awarded to individuals exhibiting exemplary dedication to Service and Academics, who possess strong Values and display overall character Excellence.

Click HERE to read about the 2021 Scholars

The S.A.V.E. Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of

Brian & Ruth Raftery

The Lane Family

2024 – Young Ambassadors

  • Sarthak Chandesh
    • City: Mendham
    • Grade: 8th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Brother
  • Henry Doherty
    • City: Larchmont
    • Grade: 9th
    • Person who Inspires Me: Ryan McDonagh
  • Olivia Gismondi
    • City: East Williston
    • Grade: 11th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Dad
  • Franco Goldman
    • City: Westfield
    • Grade: 8th
    • Person who Inspires Me: “The Bull” William Goldman
  • Claudia Hupp
    • City: Lake Grove
    • Grade: 11th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Grandparents
  • Ethan Hupp
    • City: Lake Grove
    • Grade: 9th
    • Person who Inspires Me: Dad and Mom
  • Lindsay Iaquinta
    • City: Chatham
    • Grade: 12th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Parents
  • Max Lowe
    • City: New Canaan
    • Grade: 12th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Dad, Robert Lowe
  • Maya Markowski
    • City: Mahopac
    • Grade: 12th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Babcia
  • Aidan Poole
    • City: Nutley
    • Grade: 10th
    • Person who Inspires Me: His Parents
  • Reese Powell
    • City: Bayside
    • Grade: 8th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Mom and Dad
  • Michael Savare
    • City: Scotch Plains
    • Grade: 10th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Parents
  • Max Shafran
    • City: East Meadow
    • Grade: 9th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Dad
  • Sabrina Truitt
    • City: Medford
    • Grade: 9th
    • Person who Inspires Me: My Pop Pop