She's just weeks away from her high school graduation, but Thursday, she's our "Do The Right Thing" award winner.

School leaders say Marisa DeLeon never misses an opportunity to volunteer. Teachers say despite facing some health challenges, Marisa is hard working and polite.

For four years, she volunteered at the public library tutoring first graders. Marisa currently volunteers at the Rochester Police Department by filing reports.

Marisa DeLeon said, "I just love it. Like if I see like an old woman crossing the street and she like needs help, I just can't let her be by herself. I always help my parents. I just like helping people since I was young."

Marisa attends the School Without Walls and plans on studying to be a social worker after graduation.
    

Two high school juniors stepped out to stop bullying and they are News10NBC's "Do The Right Thing Award Winners" Wednesday. 

School leaders say Shanique Davis and Tayanna Chandler helped a young girl who was being attacked in the hallway at school. Both girls say they immediately ran out after hearing yelling.

He's a local lawyer, a member of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees and Director of the Eastman Dental Center Foundation and on Tuesday, he was honored for his contributions.

G. Robert Witmer Jr. was honored with the Rochester Rotary Award. Witmer Jr. works as a senior counselor at Nixon Peabody.

The prestigious award is in its 76th year. Recipients of the award must show exceptional community spirit and service and serve as a positive role model. Past recipients include Al Sigl and Tom Golisano.