April 16, 2026

The Cape Coral Youth Council is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious “Excellence Awards” program, honoring outstanding students from the Cape Coral community.

This year’s award categories and winners are:

Arts: Jackson Taylor – Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School
Athletics: Elyssa Vazquez – Mariner High School
Civic Engagement: Zoe Enslin – Mariner High School
Excellence: Ambrielle Calixte – Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Leadership: Jonathan Cernuska – Oasis High School (Not Photographed)

Winners of the 2026 Excellence Award
Excellence Awards Recipients: From left to right, Ambrielle Calixte, Elyssa Vazquez, Youth Council Chair Lexie Skorzak, Jackson Taylor, and Zoe Enslin.

These remarkable individuals have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication in their respective fields. They serve as inspiring role models for their peers and make significant contributions to the Cape Coral community.

The winners were honored at the Youth Council Meeting on Friday, April 10. For further inquiries about the Excellence Awards program, please contact Connie Griglin at (239) 574-0436.