About the Program
Summer of Heroes is a partnership program between Alaska Communications and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, promoting education, awareness, and support for youth development programs throughout the state. Summer of Heroes includes two main components - a youth recognition and scholarship award, and a cause-related sales promotion.
During the Summer of Heroes, May 5-June 14, 2026, Alaska Communications is seeking nominations from across the state for youth who are doing good in their local communities.
Additionally, we will donate a portion of proceeds from every new Home Internet or Business Internet subscription, up to $15,000 total to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.
What defines a hero? Help Find Heroes
The nomination window for the Summer of Heroes program is open. Nominate a youth now!
A hero can be any Alaska resident between the ages of 6 and 18 who is making a positive difference in their community. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following types of efforts:
- volunteering or raising funds for a cause,
- making a difference in school through education or sports,
- making a significant contribution to his or her community,
- considering others’ needs before their own, or
- inspiring others to take action.
We want to hear about young people who have made their Alaska community better.
What are the criteria for nominating a youth for the Summer of Heroes program?
Any Alaska youth between the ages of 6-18 can self-nominate or be nominated by someone they know. The winners will not be selected based on school grades, but rather the positive impact the youth makes on the community and those around them. The nominator could be a parent, guardian, sibling, teacher, coach, mentor, friend or anyone who has a relationship with the child and believes he or she should be recognized as a local hero.
How and when will the heroes be recognized?
Alaska Communications and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska will select five outstanding youth heroes based on their nomination forms and short answer questions. A sixth hero will be selected as part of the Alaska Communications Employee program. The heroes will receive:
- a $2,000 scholarship through Alaska 529, and
- special recognition in his or her local community
The Alaska 529 Education Savings Plan scholarship can be used at nearly any accredited college, university, trade or technical postsecondary institution in the country.
Get tips for a successful nomination
Read the frequently asked questions
Cause Related Sales Promotion
During the Summer of Heroes 2026, Alaska Communications will contribute $25 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska for every new residential or business internet sign up between May 5 and June 14, up to $15,000 total.
Alaska Communications recognizes that youth education and development programs, such as the mentorship provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, are critical to helping children succeed in life.
Since the program began, Alaska Communications has donated more than $225,000 to help support nonprofits in Alaska that work to positively impact the lives of young people in Alaska.
The Story of Our 2026 Logo
Each year, the Summer of Heroes program selects a youth hero from the previous year and uses that inspiration for the current year’s logo. The 2026 logo highlights 2025 hero Lola Swanson of Seward.
Learn more about the 2025 heroes’ efforts to make their communities better.
Be Involved Contact Us
To stay up-to-date with the Summer of Heroes program, connect with Alaska Communications on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
For questions on the Summer of Heroes program, please contact:
Heather Marron
Manager, Corporate Communications
Alaska Communications
Heather.Marron@acsalaska.com
(907) 564-1326
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Info@bbbsak.org
(907) 433-4600
