The following nominees were named “Outstanding Young Californians” for 2008:

Daniel Brett Abril (nominated by Peggy Korecko of the Burbank Jaycees)

Robert J. Baxter (nominated by Robert Acherman of the Santa Monica Jaycees)

Shannah Leanne Compton (nominated by Max Haghighi of San Fernando Valley Jaycees)

Alisha Cruz (Nominated by Larry England, General Manager for Clarke Broadcasting, KVML-KZSQ-KKBN Radio)

Eric Michael Garcetti (Nominated by Heidi Mankoff, San Fernando Valley Jaycees)

Erin Gruwell (nominated by Trang Hoang, Orangewood Jaycees)

Jenny Ketchepaw (nominated by Diane Stacy of the Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees)

Atif M. Moon (Nominated by Munir Moon)

Jack Witt (nominated by Michael Higby, Past State President)

Paulo Younse (Nominated by Sarah Warisi of the Pasadena Jaycees)

Please visit the Official Outstanding Young Californian website for more details on the recipients and events.