Two recent graduates from Gorham High School have been recognized by Creative Visions for their work in Creative Visions’ mental health campaign, #CreateConnectCare. Meghan Gendron has earned a Visionary Spark Award for her video, “Walking into the Light” and Madison Tibbals earned the Imagination Catalyst Award for her poem, “One Day at a Time.” In addition, Lucinda Stein, a teacher at GHS, has been recognized as an Educator Champion. The global #CreateConnectCare initiative celebrates youth creativity as a tool for promoting mental health awareness, fostering emotional connection, and supporting community care.
The Educator Champion Award honors teachers who go above and beyond to create safe, responsive spaces for student expression—empowering young people to share their stories, explore their emotions, and use creativity to foster connection and healing. Ms. Stein was one of three educators selected from across the country for this honor. Meghan and Madison were alongside 55 youth awardees whose work spans literary arts, media arts, performing arts, STEM, and visual arts. Their bravery and creativity helps spread the messages promoting mental health awareness.
The announcement was shared in observance of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, a global moment to reflect on the urgent need for youth support and emotional well-being. With one in seven adolescents worldwide experiencing mental health challenges, the program highlights the importance of creative outlets and caring adult allies.