The nine award categories are as follows:
Advocacy Award To be given to a youth who has committed time and energy lending their voice to a cause and bringing about change. To win this award, the nominee has demonstrated passion and conviction.
Arts and Culture Award *NEW! To be given to a youth who demonstrates a passion for arts and culture, including music, theatre, dance, film or visual arts. The nominee will show that they are committed to helping others understand the importance of arts in their community through acts like mentoring, teaching, fundraising and raising awareness.
Environmentalism Award To be given to a youth and a group of youth who are committed to improving the environment and reducing environmental degradation. The nominee(s) will have achieved results and made the world a little “greener.”
Leadership Award To be given to a youth who has chosen to take a leadership role in bringing positive change to their school or community. The nominee will have demonstrated responsibility and drive, as well as initiative in starting new projects and programs.
Peer Support Award To be given to a youth who is a true mentor. This youth will have positively affected the life, or lives of others. The nominee will have shown empathy and compassion while lending their support.
Perseverance Award To be given to a youth who has prevailed over adversity or an obstacle in their life. The nominee will have overcome challenges and demonstrated inner strength and perseverance.
Sportsmanship Award *NEW! To be given to a youth who is passionate about athletics and demonstrates sportsman-like qualities such as mentorship, coaching, planning and enthusiasm. While they don’t have to be the most athletic nominee, they will have shown commitment to helping others recognize sport as an important part of their community.
Volunteerism Award To be given to a youth who is truly selfless and dedicated to helping others. Though not necessarily in a leadership role, the nominee has shown commitment to bettering their community by volunteering their time to a cause they are passionate about.
If want more information, are interested in nominating a deserving youth and/or are interested in becoming involved, please contact yoda@youthcentral.com.
