Sock Guy For Sockeye: Boise 12-Year-Old Wins National Award For ‘Lonesome Larry’ Project Helping Endangered Snake River Sockeye

Twelve-year-old Topher Jones of Boise, also known as the “Sock Guy for Sockeye”, was among 25 winners of the 2020 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which annually honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant and positive difference to people and the environment.

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