PILOT PEN'S NEWEST $100,000 G2 OVERACHIEVERS GRANT WINNER ANNOUNCED ON "THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW"

Anna Taylor-McCants is awarded the grant for her extraordinary grassroots leadership and impact on the lives of the unhoused

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Corporation of America (Pilot Pen) is proud to announce the most recent winner of its G2 Overachievers Grant, a program that honors individuals who go beyond their everyday responsibilities to make a meaningful difference in their communities. After reviewing thousands of inspiring, handwritten entries, Pilot Pen is thrilled to recognize Anna Taylor-McCants as the recipient of the $100,000 G2 Overachievers Grant, as revealed on a special segment of "The Kelly Clarkson Show." Anna is the Founder of FedUp, an organization which, since its inception has provided over 75,000 meals and 10,000 hygiene services to homeless individuals in her community.

Anna Taylor-McCants is a full-time Pastor, Wife, Mother, and The Founder and Executive Director of FedUp Ministries who launched the nonprofit during the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the growing needs of her southeast Michigan community. Without waiting for funding or permission, she built a website, streamed virtual worship services, and earned certifications in food safety and nutrition to ensure that her outreach was both safe and respectful.

As said by Ariann Langsam, Vice President of Marketing for Pilot Pen on the June 9^th episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show", "The G2 Overachievers Grant was set up to honor and celebrate individuals, like Anna, who go above and beyond their 9-to-5 to make a real difference in the lives of others. That is exactly what Anna does as a full-time pastor, wife, and mother, who is a fierce and fearless advocate for those suffering with homelessness."

Since 2020, FedUp Ministries has delivered and essential hygiene services, including mobile showers and laundry facilities. But what makes her work truly transformative is her model of empowerment—hiring individuals experiencing homelessness as part of her team to help carry out this work with compassion, dignity, and purpose.

Pilot Pen is committed to recognizing those who step outside their day-to-day roles to lead with purpose and transform their communities. With the G2 Overachievers Grant, Pastor Anna plans to expand the scope of her operations and establish a permanent hub for FedUp Ministries, continuing to meet urgent needs while building long-term community resilience.

Pilot Pen will continue to celebrate and support individuals like Pastor Anna who are creating measurable change with grit, heart, and purpose by awarding the G2 Overachievers Grant and the G2 Overachievers Student Grant each year. If you or someone you know is making a difference, submit a handwritten story between 1,000 to 2,500 words. Entries for the next cycle open later this summer and will be accepted through December 15, 2026.

At Pilot, we believe in the Power to the Pen—that big ideas, fueled by intention and creativity, can change your world or the world of others. Overachievers like Pastor Anna know that the right tools matter. The Pilot G2, America's number one selling pen*, is smooth-writing, comfortable to hold, and proven to be the longest-lasting gel ink pen**. Available in four-point sizes and more than 30 color options, there's a G2 for every story waiting to be written.

* #1 selling Gel Pen, Circana, 2024. Data on file.

** Independent ISO testing: Average G2 write out (all point sizes) compared to the average of the top branded gel ink pens testing (all point sizes). Data on file.

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