Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini, Hey Violet, Why Don't We, Ayo & Teo, Jacob Sartorius and More Join Host Nick Cannon for Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017, Concert Event Celebrating Kids Who Are Helping and Leading Others, Sunday, Nov. 26, at 7 P.M. (ET/PT)
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"The incredible work and inspirational stories of the Nickelodeon
HALO Awards honorees never cease to amaze me, and continue to show
the world that every action counts--no matter how big or small," said
Cannon. "Kelly Clarkson is this year's
This year's Nickelodeon HALO Awards honorees are:
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Andrew Dunn , 14,Louisville , Ky. -Andrew Dunn started his organization, RAK Louisville (Random Acts of KindnessLouisville ), in an effort to floodLouisville with kindness. He was inspired after receiving an advent calendar from his mom, which required him to perform a daily act of kindness in order to receive a present. Through RAK Louisville, Dunn encourages people to complete kindness challenges, organizes community events, helps students seek out service opportunities and motivates others to start their own projects. -
Raegan Junge , 12, Keystone, Iowa - Raegan Junge was six years old when she saw the destruction from a tornado inMissouri on the news. Eager to help, she sold homemade bracelets at a local store, raising$1,600 for a couple who was affected by the tragedy. This experience gave life to Raegan's Relief Efforts, Junge's organization that fundraises through bracelet, lip balm and garage sales, and donates and delivers products to people who have been affected by natural disasters. To date, Raegan's Relief Efforts has raised over$23,000 in 25 different states. -
Zoe Terry , 11,Miami, Fla. - Zoe Terry was bullied for the color of her skin and hair texture at a young age. With the support of her mom and teachers, Terry came to feel comfortable in her own skin and realized that she wanted to help other girls feel beautiful and confident as well. As a result, Terry founded Zoe's Dolls, an organization that focuses on girl empowerment and combats bullying through a variety of programs and events that incorporate fitness, self-expression and community spirit. -
Caleb White , 15,Detroit, Mich. - After observing a homeless man sleeping on the streets ofDetroit ,Caleb White started a community-wide effort,Caleb White Project , to combat homelessness and help build youth leaders through volunteerism. Since its inception, the project has donated over$300,000 to the homeless and enlisted more than 3,500 volunteers to help renovate houses, clean and repair treatment facilities and build relationships with youth in shelters through planned game nights.
Beginning today, nick.com/halo-awards and the Nick App will be the official digital destinations for all things HALO. Kids can learn about the Nickelodeon HALO Awards and watch original short-form videos to find out which stars will be singing the songs you love alongside Nick Cannon at the concert event of the season. During the Nov. 26 premiere, kids will be able to follow the concert at haloawards.com as our content stream updates in real time with behind-the-scenes photos, videos and social posts. Additionally, Nickelodeon's second-screen experience will give kids a chance to interact with the show, create their own shareable memes, answer trivia questions and vote in polls throughout the night.
The Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 will also feature small,
immediately actionable ways for kids and families to help and lead
others and join the
The Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 will be available on Nickelodeon
On Demand
Presenting sponsors of the Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 are Denny's, JCPenney and State Farm®. Each of this year's sponsors will be raising awareness for their respective causes: Denny's Hungry for Education scholarship program, JCPenney's signature partnership with the Y, and the State Farm Neighborhood of Good® initiative.
The Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 is produced by
Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year, is the number-one
entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by
putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes
television programming and production in
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