The Secretary of State's explains the award was created to recognize young people for their involvement in their government and communities.
Holtgrewe recently spearheaded and moderated a mayoral candidates forum at Paducah Tilghman. Young voters' concerns were addressed at the community event, and the event received local and state recognition.
"John is an outstanding ambassador for Paducah Tilghman High School, said Superintendent Donald Shively. It is exciting to see him recognized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for his contributions to Paducah."
Holtgrewe is a member of the academic team, the speech and debate team, and the track and field team. He serves as a student intern on the Paducah Human Rights Commission and was named the Youth LEAD Student of the Year in 2016. He is an alumnus of both the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs and the Governor's Scholars Program. He has been recognized this year as a Paducah Sun Teen of the Week.
Holtgrewe plans to attend the University of Louisville next fall where he will major in Mechanical Engineering. He is the son of Veronica and Greg Holtgrewe.
