Add Utt | Official Nominee for Issue 102 Scholarship & Cover Contest!

Addison Utting

Nomination & Photography by Jen Welker Photography

Addison Utting

Nomination & Photography by Jen Welker Photography

Nomination: I am proud to nominate Addison Utting, a remarkable high school senior, whose compassion, work ethic, and commitment to others truly set her apart. She generously gives her time volunteering through local churches, working with individuals with special needs, and a German Shepherd dog rescue—causes that reflect her empathy and sense of responsibility to her community. In addition to her service, she is a student‑athlete who understands perseverance and teamwork. She also maintains a part‑time job, demonstrating reliability and strong time‑management skills. She approaches every commitment with kindness and determination, making a meaningful difference in her school and community.

What other inspiring qualities, achievements, or experiences about you, not mentioned in your nomination, would you like readers to know about?

I am a hard worker- I work for everything I’ve achieved

I care a lot about mental health

What goals, dreams, or projects are you currently working toward right now?

Currently, I am planning on going to the University of Arkansas to get my elementary education degree. My dream is to be a first grade teacher and work at one of the schools in Overland Park.

What could talk about for hours, and why does it matter so much to you?

I could probably talk about feelings and making sure everyone feels loved. Caring about people more than I care about myself. I think it’s so important to me because that’s what I would want people for me.

What is something you have learned about yourself as a leader or influencer in the past year?

I’m at my best when I slow down enough to actually see people, their effort, their hesitation, their potential and respond to that, not just to the task in front of us.

What is one of your favorite memories with the person who nominated you, or something about them that means a lot to you?

When I first met Jen, she made me feel confident, and I wasn’t uncomfortable at all. That means a lot to me because I would say I’m a quiet person if I’ve never met someone. It takes a lot for me to bring out my personality for the first time but it was not like that when I met her.

Tell us about the person who took your photo — how did you connect, and what was that experience like?

I met my photographer through that did theirs from her. My experience is great, she made me feel confident and wasn’t awkward at all. She let me do me and captured it beautifully.

How did you first hear about Inspiring Teens Magazine? Why does being part of Inspiring Teens Magazine matter to you?

I heard of inspiring teens magazine from Jen Welker. It captures beautiful photography of beautiful people.

How will winning a scholarship through Inspiring Teens Magazine help you?

College is expensive so I will be using this money towards that.

Addison is working toward her ITM Leadership Certificate & a Scholarship — earned through this campaign.

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• Love you! - Katherine Utting
• Will miss you next year. - Janet Ornburn
•  You are amazing! - Kathryn Buckley
• You’re beautiful! Congrats! - Hannah Willauer
• Good Luck - Bridgette Haner
•  Spread your wings, dear Addison! - Debbie Williams
• Congrats! You are amazing! - Karrie Maier
• Best of luck, Addison! - Lisa Homan
• Best of luck Ms. Addi -Lannie Ornburn
• With love from Colorado - go be amazing! - Jamie McNamara
• Happy to support Addison Utting. Best of luck!!! James McNamee - James McNamee
• You will do big things in life! Such a beautiful woman, inside & outside! Much love from The McElroy Family - Piper, Brandon & Bethany
• Keep up the amazing work, Addison! - Shoma Thomas

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