Kasen Obregon – Winner of 2026 Civic Engagement Scholarship

Kasen is committed to strengthening his community through civic engagement and youth leadership. As Canyon County Captain for BABE VOTE, a non-partisan pro-democracy initiative, he leads voter registration and engages young people in the democratic process. He has served as a Page in the Idaho House of Representatives, advocated before city council for safer pedestrian infrastructure after peers were injured walking to school, and mentored other young leaders. A District Champion in Impromptu Speaking and Co-Captain of his Speech and Debate team, Kasen believes meaningful change comes through education, conversation, and bringing people together.

Kasen will be graduating from Caldwell High School and plans to attend the University of Virginia to pursue a degree in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law.