Leaderboard Award categories
This year, learners were recognised in three Leaderboard Award categories: Super School, Fantastic Class, and Incredible Individual.
These awards are based on participation in our online activities, everything from games and videos to workbooks. The leaderboards play an important role in inspiring children, giving them a fun and visible way to stay engaged, return to the FAST website, and continue building their knowledge of what to do when stroke strikes.
The 10 Top Super Schools came from Slovakia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Spain.
The award went to ZŠ P.O. Hviezdoslava in Slovakia:
The winner of the Fantastic Class Award was Škola Malinovo in Slovakia:
The final leaderboard award, the Incredible Individual Award, went to Šimon Palaj from Slovakia:
Amazing Teacher Award
The Amazing Teacher Award was a truly international affair, drawing nominees from Greece, Canada, Iceland, Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, Italy, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Colombia, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic and Peru. All teachers are amazing, but in Bratislava the winners were:
Arnrún María Magnúsdóttir-Adda from Iceland:
Eleni Gogka from Greece:
Kristýna Douchová From Czech Republic:
Olha Cherniak from Ukraine"
Mrs. Jozefína Moravčíková from Slovakia:
Top teaching child award
Out of 12 nominees, the winners were:
Maria Eduardia Dias Periera from Brazil:
Marina Alcolea from Spain:
Robbert Hurly from South Africa:
We recently wrote about the outstanding work South African teenager Robbie Hurly is doing at his school in Johannesburg. Read the story here.
Adult Advocate awards
This award recognises the adults who have been passionate and dedicated advocates for the FAST Heroes campaign, playing a vital role in encouraging schools to get involved and helping the program grow.
There were 17 nominees, and four winners:
Andréa Gonçalves Costa from Brazil:
Aneta Dąbrowska from Poland:
Emilia Nikolova from Bulgaria:
Loandi Le Roux from South Africa:
Most engaged grandparent award
This award recognises that older generations are not only those who benefit from FAST Heroes, but often play a vital role in its success. Their enthusiasm, participation, and encouragement can inspire younger audiences and help bring the program to life.
The nominees were:
Alberto Tortosa Redondo from Spain:
Efrain Marquez Lara from Mexico:
Fernando Alvarez Pardo & Cecilia Ruiz Eldredge from Peru:
Rogozhanova Alina from Kazakhstan:
Venetia Strataki from Greece:
Our winner is a truly special part of the FAST Heroes family, affectionately known as “super-grandma” by the children. Through regular visits, storytelling, and a warm connection with the class, she has become a source of inspiration far beyond her own family. By sharing her perspective and helping children understand the importance of recognising warning signs, she brought the program to life in a meaningful and memorable way, empowering young learners to better protect the people they love, while also helping extend that impact into the wider community.
Congratulations to Venetia Strataki from Greece!
Committed Child Award
This award celebrates truly extraordinary children – young individuals who don’t just learn the FAST message, but live it. They take knowledge and turn it into action. They step up, speak out, and make a real difference, raising awareness, inspiring those around them, and in some cases, helping to save lives.
These children embody everything FAST Heroes stands for. Their courage, commitment, and passion remind us why this program matters and give us absolute confidence that the future of stroke awareness is in incredible hands.
Congratulations to:
Boris Grešo and Emil Filko from Slovakia:
Dimitris Chatzopoulos from Greece:
Eduard Chinchay from Peru:
Yeiko Alvarado Tello from Spain:
Yura Tkachov from Ukraine:
Emil Filko from Slovakia:
