Aziza Perkins, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and her daughter, Tiana, now live with their adoptive family in Norridgewock.

Aziza Perkins, center, a Skowhegan Area High School student, is this year's Julia Clukey Award recipient. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, she lives in Norridgewock with her adoptive mother, Michele Perkins; her siblings; and her 2-year-old daughter, Tiana.

Aziza Perkins, right, holds her daughter, Tiana, along with her adoptive family in Norridgewock. Next to Perkins is her mother, Michele Perkins, and siblings, from left, Devon, Jake and Zoe. Another sister, Lexi, is absent.

Aziza Perkins, a student at Skowhegan Area High School, fled the war-torn Democratic republic of Congo. Perkins has received the Julia Clukey Courage award.

Julia Clukey, left, Aziza Perkins and Rep. Jeff McCabe, D-Skowhegan, show off Perkins' Julia Clukey Courage Award. The Skowhegan Area High School senior received the award March 31.