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Youth Planning and Development2008 Outstanding Youth Awards Program
The 25th Annual Outstanding Youth Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at L.C. Bird High School from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This special event is an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions youths and adults make to our community. Chesterfield County Youth Planning and Development, the Youth Planning and Development Citizen Board and the Midlothian Kiwanis Club sponsor this event. Youth Nomination FactsAt a time when bad news is all too frequently heard in our community, there still remains a lot of good news out there. Young people are performing extraordinary deeds and are learning a great deal about compassion, helpfulness and the spirit of community through volunteering. The Youth Awards is an event that celebrates the young people who give to their community through volunteer work. CRITERIA FOR YOUTH NOMINEES
Courage Compassion Community/School Service LeadershipInterpretation of these categories is left up to the nominator. Please be sure to cite specific examples in your description of the nominee. The following guidelines may be helpful: Courage entails overcoming an obstacle in order to help others. Courage may be interpreted in many ways, including a rescue, an act of bravery or heroism, or overcoming a personal challenge. It is understood that there are many forms of courage, but all must be directed to ultimately benefit others as well as self. Compassion comprises both the understanding of peoples' problems and needs, and extending oneself to address these concerns Community/School Service is applying effort and time in service to others for no apparent personal gain. Leadership is the act of giving direction, inspiration and guidance to people toward the achievement of a mutual objective. Leaders do not attempt to work by themselves; rather they create an environment in which the entire group is able to make contributions and work freely to complete their shared goal.NOMINATIONSNominations will be solicited from throughout the community. Each school, agency, organization, or individual is encouraged to nominate as many young people as they think are eligible. Adult Nomination FactsThe Youth Awards is an event that celebrates adults who contribute positively to the development of youths in Chesterfield County. CRITERIA FOR ADULT NOMINEES
Fortitude Mentorship ServiceDEFINITIONSInterpretation of these categories is left up to the nominator. To aid in this interpretation, the following guidelines may be helpful: Fortitude entails courage, patience, strength and willpower to accomplish something that is beneficial to the youths of Chesterfield County. Mentorship involves a relationship between two individuals were one individual provides guidance, life experiences and wisdom in a safe and nurturing environment. Service requires applying effort and time to benefit youths, or to a special project that benefits our children, for no apparent gain to the nominee. Please be sure to cite specific examples in your description of the nominee. DATESThe 25th Annual Outstanding Youth Awards Ceremony will be held May 8, 2008 at L.C. Bird High School at 7:00 p.m. NOMINATIONSNominations will be solicited from throughout the community. Each organization, school, agency, or individual should nominate only one adult. OTHER MATERIALSPlease limit additional information such as letters, certificates, etc. to two pages. Please send studio or yearbook photographs and quotes to be included in a PowerPoint presentation to recognize all nominees. THE AWARDSAll nominees will receive a Certificate of Recognition. A committee of youths and adults from the sponsoring organizations will select the "Outstanding Service to Youth" award recipient from the nominees. DEADLINEApplications must be in by 5:00 p.m. on March 21, 2008 at the Chesterfield County Youth Planning and Development office. SEND or FAX COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS TO
Any questions call (804) 796-7100. How Do I Nominate Someone?Review nomination criteria listed above and obtain a nomination form from one of the following locations:
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