SIA Brain Awareness Foundation, Inc.
2026 Sia Yorker
Medical Science Scholarship Winners
Sarah Mullins
1st. Place Winner $1,500.00
Hailey Victoria Bundy
(2nd from Left)
Oviedo High School
2nd Place Winner $1,200.00
Julianna Gabriela Santana
(1st From Left)
University High School
3rd Place Winner $1,000.00
Alexia Yvette Gilbert
(4th from left)
Deland High Schooll
4th Place Winner $700.00
Alexis Renee Gilbert
(3rd from Left)
Deland High School
5th Place Winner $500.00
Vanessa Nicole Neville
(5th from Left)
Pine Ridge High School
Sarah Mullens, a former student and author of Your Wondrous Brain, dedicated to the Sia Yorker Brain Awareness Foundation, shared heartfelt words of encouragement with the scholarship recipients. She spoke about how the Sia Yorker Brain Awareness Foundation positively impacted her life and inspired her journey.
Valerie Olude
Valerie Olude, our very own Board Member and 2026 Master of Ceremonies, did a phenomenal job guiding the program. She kept the evening flowing smoothly with a professional touch, energy, and excitement, making the celebration even more special for everyone in attendance.
Scholarship Recipients
with their parents.
Nothing is stronger than your
supporters and guests.
Anita Pandoff
Anita Pandoff, our guest speaker and a John Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, delivered an inspiring message on being intentional with your brain. She challenged everyone in attendance to grow their minds by reading more books and being purposeful about what they allow into their thoughts, reminding the scholarship recipients that developing the mind is key to strong leadership and a successful future.
Clifford Shooker
Board members with our dear brother Clifford Shooker, an incredible saxophonist who has stood with the Sia Yorker Brain Awareness Scholarship Foundation, Inc. for the past 12 years. Your music has not only filled our events, but has also touched lives and carried the heart of our mission. Thank you for your continued love, dedication, and for walking this journey with us.
With hearts full of gratitude, we thank our supporters for standing with us and attending.”
Think BIG
Use the magnificent brain that God gave you.
Think BIG… outside of the box.
Mr. & Mrs. Yorker​
With sincere gratitude, thank you Abundance Custom Catering & Barbeque for your outstanding service and the love you poured into every detail.”
Deltona High School
STEM Brain Art”
