Celebrating Calgary’s Emerging Leaders
Youth of Distinction Awards
The Youth of Distinction Awards are planned for youth, by youth.
The Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) are a city-wide, youth-led initiative that celebrates different kinds of leadership in eight non-academic categories. By supporting these young leaders today, we are building a network that nurtures their growth and development for years to come.
Who Attends?
YODA attracts youth leaders, families, educators, elected officials and local changemakers. Past events have shown that 99% of attendees would recommend the event to others!
This is more than a celebration – it’s a chance to collaborate with like-minded people and organizations committed to supporting the next generation.
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In The Press
LiveWireCalgary: Eight exceptional Calgarians to be honoured during Youth Distinction Awards
“We see through all these finalists that youth are capable right now, they aren’t tomorrow’s leaders, they are leading right now.”
CityNewsCalgary: National Volunteer Week wraps up in Calgary with Youth Distinction Awards Ceremony
24 outstanding young people were recognized for their contributions, leadership, and advocacy at the annual Youth of Distinction Awards.
Thank You For Your Support of the Youth of Distinction Awards
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