Youth Volunteer Winner: Ashlynn Holler

Ashlynn Holler demonstrated remarkable compassion and leadership through her senior project benefiting Valley House. She organized a community bake sale, secured donated ingredients through additional fundraising efforts, and personally baked and prepared every item herself to raise money for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Ashlynn’s project not only provided direct financial support for shelter services, food, and basic necessities, but also raised awareness and inspired others in the community to give back. Her efforts helped bring people together around a meaningful cause while promoting kindness, compassion, and community involvement.

Her dedication and work ethic were evident in every detail of the project, including staying up until 4:00 AM baking to ensure its success. Through her generosity, perseverance, and genuine care for others, Ashlynn has made a lasting impact.

Adult Volunteer Winner: Cathy Wilson

Cathy Wilson has spent more than 20 years helping seniors in the Magic Valley stay active, connected, and healthy through her free Tai Chi and Qigong classes. Cathy combines movement, stretching, and breathing techniques that improve balance, reduce stress, and encourage healthy aging.

Beyond physical wellness, Cathy creates a strong sense of community and belonging for older adults who may otherwise feel isolated. Her classes bring people together from across the region to socialize, support one another, and build friendships, while her compassion and encouragement inspire participants to live healthier, more active lives.

At 79, Cathy continues to lead by example with energy, creativity, and kindness. Whether through wellness classes, community gatherings, or her award-winning photography, she is a source of joy, connection, and inspiration for countless people in her community.

Adult Professional Winner: Kyli Gough

Kyli Gough is a driving force for community health in Southern Idaho. As Community Engagement Director for St. Luke’s, she helped align healthcare providers, nonprofits, and public agencies around shared health priorities, ensuring resources and funding reach the communities that need them most.

Kyli played a key role in establishing the Center for Community Health and strengthening collaborative, data-driven approaches to community wellness. She also oversees the Community Health Grant program, helping direct millions of dollars toward local organizations addressing mental health, access to care, food security, and preventive health initiatives across the region.

Through her vision, persistence, and commitment to partnership, Kyli has created lasting impact. Her ability to connect people, build trust, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful action has improved the well-being of countless individuals and families.

Organization Winner: TogetherWe

TogetherWe is a community-driven organization improving mental well-being in Blaine County. Through collaboration with more than 60 local partners, TogetherWe strengthens prevention, crisis response, and access to care while building a more connected system of support for people of all ages.

The organization has played a key role in expanding compassionate mental health services, including helping develop a clinician-led Co-Response Crisis Team with the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and healthcare partners. TogetherWe also works proactively to prevent crises through community connection, education, and outreach.

By reducing stigma, aligning community resources, and empowering residents through programs like the Well-Being Ambassador initiative, TogetherWe is helping create a healthier, more resilient Blaine County where people feel supported, connected, and cared for.

Here at SCPHD, we want to express our immense gratitude for the 2026 Health Heroes, and all Health Heroes working hard every day to make their communities safer, more connected, and healthier. Thank you all!