Vote for Averie Carpenter | Official Scholarship Recipient for Issue 102 ITM Challenge!
Averie Carpenter – Indiana
Nomination & Photography by @mitbykimberly
Nomination: With a quiet strength that steadies a room, Averie Carpenter embodies inspiring leadership. A member of the Martinsville High School dance team, football manager, and supporter of the unified track team, she meets every call with readiness and heart. At Elite Dance and Acrobatics, she gently guides younger dancers, helping the littles feel at ease. As my longest running influencer since fifth grade, Class of 2029, I’ve watched her confidence bloom. Averie leads behind the scenes, lifting others into connection, courage, and voice with effortless grace.
What other inspiring qualities, achievements, or experiences about you, not mentioned in your nomination, would you like readers to know about?
Current member of FFA (Future Farmers of America)
What goals, dreams, or projects are you currently working toward right now?
My dream is to be an Ultrasound Tech after college.
What could talk about for hours, and why does it matter so much to you?
Family, especially my grandpa who just passed away and my nephew who is currently fighting Neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer.
What is something you have learned about yourself as a leader or influencer in the past year?
I have learned that I am a stronger person than I previously thought I was. I have overcome fears of public speaking by writing my own speech and giving a eulogy at my grandfathers funeral.
What is one of your favorite memories with the person who nominated you, or something about them that means a lot to you?
My favorite memories with Kim is how we always take a selfie after every photoshoot. Kim has brought out a different person in me and has really helped my open up and become a better model and influencer.
Tell us about the person who took your photo — how did you connect, and what was that experience like?
When I joined the team I was the youngest influencer that she had so far but she treated me like one of the older girls and taught me that age is just a number and beauty is more than what you see in the camera.
How did you first hear about Inspiring Teens Magazine? Why does being part of Inspiring Teens Magazine matter to you?
I first heard about Inspiring Team Magazine when my photographer surprised me and told me I was being published. It was such an inspiring and exciting moment for me.
How will winning a scholarship through Inspiring Teens Magazine help you?
Winning a scholarship would help me by getting a head start on my future education.
Averie is working toward her ITM Leadership Certificate & a Scholarship — earned through this campaign.
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- Averie has always been taught to believe in herself. She is like a beautiful bird sitting in a tree. She is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not on the branch but on her own wings. Jeanine Swafford, Averie’s mom
- Watching you become this fantastic young woman has fills my heart with joy. You are a star! Always remember to believe in yourself, because I know you can achieve anything. Love you, Little Sis!" - Darian Lanfair
- Way to go-Chuck
- You’re doing great-Rosie
- In Memory of Grandpa
- So proud of you!- Lori Holman
- We are so proud of the little neighbor girl that has grown into a beautiful lady-Jodi and Rich G. - Jodi Griswald
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