Madilyn Doster | Young Hero Award from Alabama Public Television
EDUCATION

Madilyn Doster

Enterprise High School

Enterprise, Alabama

Madilyn Doster is a beacon of academic and community service excellence. With a 4.2 GPA, a 29 ACT score, and magna cum laude status on the horizon, her academic achievements are impressive. But what truly defines her is her unwavering commitment to service and leadership.

Madilyn’s dedication to her community shines through her extensive involvement in numerous organizations. She holds leadership positions in four, including Student Government Association President and National Honor Society Vice President. Additionally, she serves as President of the Juniorettes Girls Club, organizing toy drives, food drives, and fundraising initiatives. Her compassion extends to local first responders, nursing home residents, and new students transitioning to her school.

This remarkable young woman’s journey hasn’t been easy. In January 2023, she experienced the devastating loss of her mother to an extensive illness. Despite facing immense emotional and logistical challenges, she persevered, managing her demanding junior year workload, work schedule, and caring for her mother alongside her grandmother.

What makes Madilyn’s achievements even more extraordinary is the grace and resilience she displayed throughout her struggles. The loss of her mother could have easily deterred her, yet she continued to excel academically, serve her community, and even take on additional responsibilities. This is a testament to her incredible strength, maturity, and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact.

Madilyn’s story is one of triumph over adversity. She is an inspiration to all, demonstrating that even in the face of unimaginable hardship, compassion, leadership, and academic excellence can still flourish.

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  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, Be My Neighbor Day/Young Heroes
  • Brookmont Capital Management, Young Heroes
  • C. W. Daniel Charitable Trust, Young Heroes
  • Medical Properties Trust, Young Heroes
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Learning Adventures
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    a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities
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    a state program of the National Endowment for the Arts
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  • Malone Family Foundation
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  • Sybil Smith Foundation
  • Troy Univiersity
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
Media Library
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  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate, Getting To Work
PBS Kids Programs
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  • Alabama Power Company
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children’s of Alabama
  • HEAL Alabama
  • Medical Properties Trust
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Professional Development for Educators
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  • Sybil Smith Foundation, PBS KIDS EdCamp
Workforce Development
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  • Southeast Alabama Works, Career Forward

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