Trent Parkhurst was awarded with September's C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader Award on Wednesday. Trent is a junior at Union City High School. 

Trent is the month's winner of the C.L.A.S.S. Act Award. He was chosen among students from school districts in Erie, Crawford and Warren counties.

Trent also receives a $1,000 scholarship, thanks to the award sponsors, supported by the IU5 or Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit. 

Erie News Now would like to congratulate all of the nominees for this month's Northwest Pa. C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader Award.

Trent is considered September's recipient.