Tyler Gage, 16, from Maple Valley has been selected as a regional scholarship winner from the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program for his innovative volunteer efforts.

Gage’s interest in helping others led him to start the 1-More Foundation which works to collect food and other supplies for nonprofit organizations, like Relay for Life, Special Olympics and the Food Bank. Tyler’s efforts earned him a $1,000 scholarship from Kohl’s along with a $50 gift card.