A fifth-grade student from each elementary school in Lake Tahoe Unified School District was recently honored by the Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe with the Hope of America award.

Each year Kiwanis Clubs across the country bestow this honor on the youth in their community.

The teachers and principals from each school selected their nominee based on: excellence in leadership; ethical and moral character; outstanding citizenship; and academic accomplishments.

The recipients were recognized at a lunch attended by their family, teacher, principal, and Kiwanis members. Each received a $50 gift certificate and plaque.