Vista del Lago High School junior Sydney Wilson recognized among just 18 young women nationwide for leadership, volunteerism and community impact
A Vista del Lago High School student and resident of Folsom has earned national recognition for her leadership and dedication to community service through the National Charity League.
Sydney Wilson, a junior at Vista del Lago, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 18 Under Eighteen Award presented by the Folsom Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc., the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization. Wilson was one of only 18 young women selected nationwide for the honor.
The award recognizes exceptional leadership, philanthropy and commitment among NCL Ticktockers, the organization’s teen members. Recipients were chosen through a highly competitive national application process overseen by the National Ticktocker Advisory Council, which included the completion of eight essays outlining each applicant’s leadership experience, community involvement and personal impact through the organization.
According to the organization, the award honors Ticktockers who demonstrate passion, dedication and meaningful service within both their local chapters and the communities they support. Honorees are also recognized for serving as role models to their peers nationwide.
“One of the primary pillars of National Charity League is leadership, so to see that our lessons and examples of leadership have inspired our teens to also lead their peers is very rewarding,” said Lara Simmons, president of the Folsom Chapter of National Charity League. “We are so proud of Sydney and look forward to the wonderful things she does in the future.”
National Charity League was established in Los Angeles in 1925 and incorporated in 1958. The nonprofit organization focuses on strengthening mother-daughter relationships while promoting leadership development, philanthropy and cultural experiences through mission-based programming.
Today, the organization includes more than 200,000 members and alumnae across 295 chapters nationwide. According to NCL, members contributed nearly 3 million volunteer hours last year supporting more than 6,000 local philanthropy partners across the country, resulting in an estimated $87 million fiscal impact. The organization celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025.
More information about the organization and local chapter opportunities can be found atNational Charity League.
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