Orleans County accepting nominations for youth recognition awards

Press Release, Orleans County Youth Bureau

ALBION – The Orleans County Youth Bureau today announced that nominations are now open for its 43rd Annual Youth Recognition awards.

The purpose of these awards is to recognize those youth who have performed outstanding service for our community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their families by helping to support themselves.

“Many older adults often hold negative perceptions of today’s youth, when in fact, there are some young people doing some very extraordinary things in service of others,” said Jack Welch, chief administrative officer for Orleans County.  “Our youth awards want to shine the spotlight on these young men and women and let the community know of their great work.”

Anyone is welcome to nominate a candidate, but nominations from family members must be accompanied by a supporting recommendation from a non-family member. Nominees must reside in an Orleans County school district and be a minimum of 14 years of age and under the age of 21 before June 30.

In addition to the youth recognition awards, the Youth Bureau is also accepting nominations for the Helen Brinsmaid Award, given to an Orleans County youth-serving professional, in a paid position, whose work surpasses normal expectations, and the Eileen Heye Adult Volunteer Recognition Award, presented to an adult who serves the youth of Orleans County in a volunteer setting.

“We also want to honor the wonderful adults who are really making a difference in working with our young people,” Welch said. “Let’s not forget, they are mentoring those who will one day assume leadership roles in our community.”

All nomination forms can be found by clicking here. Nominations must be submitted to the Youth Bureau by April 15.

For information about the awards, contact the Youth Bureau at 585-589-7053 or email OrleansCountyYouthBureau@OrleanscountyNY.gov.