After an incredible competition, one student came out on top and will tell their story in Reader's Digest, take home $20,000, and meet Bill Nye The Science Guy during a personal tour of The Planetary Society.
Just finishing the 6th grade, Andrew is a straight-A student from Tennessee who loves science, music, and learning. A spelling bee champion, trumpet player, and aspiring chemical engineer, he's the student his classmates, teachers, and family can always count on.
One of America's most iconic magazines, Reader's Digest is known for honoring everyday heroes and sharing stories that inspire. Stay tuned for Andrew's story celebrating his educational journey and his passion for science and music.
Through his work in science communication and advocacy, Bill Nye encourages young learners to explore big ideas and help shape a smarter, brighter future. Andrew will get an exclusive meet-and-greet with him.
Andrew will travel to Pasadena, CA, to tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye himself, and dive into real-world space science for an inspiring experience he'll never forget.
The Planetary Society is a nonprofit that explores space, advances science, and empowers participation in discovery. Through missions, education, and advocacy, they inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
Ava turned her dyslexia and dysgraphia into a powerful passion for STEAM, helping provide more than 30,000 families with free resources and products. She loves encouraging students facing academic challenges and believes science, math, and reading open the door to limitless possibilities.
Sanskrit is a Boy Scout and Science Olympiad leader whose curiosity drives him to explore physics, aviation, and aerospace. Known for being trustworthy, helpful, and courteous, he loves solving challenging problems and experimenting to better understand how the world works.
We're celebrating life-changing teachers, too! Meet the 4th grade teacher who earned the title of America's Favorite Teacher and will appear in Reader's Digest with Andrew.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America’s Favorite Student, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
