Recognition
As a 'Quality of Life' 2008 finalist, Darius Weems received a $25,000 'Volvo for Life' Award, as well as a $15,000 'World of Children' 'Founders Youth Award', and a $2,000 'Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes'.
In May 2009, Darius was selected for $10,000 award from DoSomething.org, and in June, he and the filmmakers were honored at the Do Something Awards celebration held June 4 at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Weems has donated all monies to 'Charley's Fund'.
A supporter of the film established 'The Darius Weems Scholarship' in December 2008, to support an incoming freshman at Yale University.
The Athens, Georgia Junior League presented Logan Smalley with the 'Spirit of Athens Community Service Award.
WXIA-TV presented Logan Smalley with the '11 Alive Community Service Award'. Their coverage of the film received an Emmy Award nomination.
Darius Weems and Logan Smalley were invited to speak at the 2009 TED Conference Fellowship.
In April 2009, the Council for Exceptional Children presented Darius Weems with their 2009 'Yes I Can Award'
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