So, we know there are some amazing people in the world named Karen , but this meme has been too prominent this year to pass up. The Anti-Karen category is dedicated to ALL people who:

- do more than they’re asked,

- do great things but don’t seek acknowledgement for it,

- are those amazing people that even when confronted with frustrating situations somehow rise above it and use their influence for positive change

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Sure, there are lots of people who already worked from home (WFH), but this year introduced this work style to most people. And while that could be challenging in itself, many people were trying to figure it out while also juggling kids being at home and needing support with online learning, let alone being entertained. This category recognizes:

- the hardships people faced as they navigated these often overwhelming situations, yet prevailed and found solutions to move them forward

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Teachers never get enough credit and yet they are responsible for nurturing our future generations. This year threw a curve ball in lesson planning and engaging students, which we already understand can be hard to begin with, and put teachers in a position to figure out how to do that remotely while also figuring out the technology and systems to make it work. The virtual teacher category:

- is for any type of educator who flipped the experience of learning from being in-person to remotely,

- and while not only doing it to the best of their ability, they also maintained their joy and found the opportunities in the challenge of it all

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Many people put their lives at risk for others this year and we all are not only thankful for them, but lucky for them too. This category recognizes:

- all frontline and essential workers,

- from people helping to keep grocery stores stocked,

- to those working tirelessly in healthcare to not only take care of Covid patients but also the everyday ailments humans face,

- to people servicing our homes when they need repair,

- and all the others that made life move forward while it felt in many ways like things had come to a halt

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2020 was a year that many first thought was meant to be for growth and change, and when you look back, even though it presented some of the toughest moments, a lot of growth and change did happen. The Spark n’ Shine category recognizes:

- people who persevered,

- who strived past the struggle and created something new,

- who participated in the advancement of social equality,

- or who helped motivate other people to stay positive and find possibility in the future to help them shine

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There are countless ways that people shined this year, so, here’s your opportunity to get creative and recognize someone in a unique way. This category represents:

- those that were Shiny AF (if you don't know what 'AF' means, look it up! It's a bold way of saying 'a lot')

- a chance to design your own award by naming it and including a short blurb about what it means in the optional section

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