Bellevue Youth Link is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding community service by Bellevue children and teens. The 23rd annual Community Leadership Awards will honor Bellevue young people who are making positive, tangible impacts in the community.
Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.youthlink.com, or picked up at several locations, including: Bellevue school offices; Bellevue City Hall; Crossroads and Factoria Mini City Halls; Bellevue public libraries; and community centers (Crossroads, Highland, North Bellevue and South Bellevue).
The awards will recognize young people in grades elementary through high school. Nominations will be accepted through May 17 and the awards will be presented Wednesday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m., at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE. The event will be free and open to the public. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:
Most Inspirational Youth – Boy
Most Inspirational Youth – Girl
Outstanding Athlete – Boy
Outstanding Athlete – Girl
Outstanding Scholar – Boy
Outstanding Scholar – Girl
Outstanding Youth Leader – Boy
Outstanding Youth Leader – Girl
Diversity Champion
Environmental Champion
Outstanding Youth Volunteer – Boy
Outstanding Youth Volunteer – Girl
Outstanding Elementary School Student
Outstanding Middle School Student
Outstanding High School Student
“Warming Hearts Award”
Norm Maleng Award*
Bellevue Youth Council Most Valuable Player Award – Boy*
Bellevue Youth Council Most Valuable Player Award – Girl*
Phil Kushlan Volunteer Award*
* Bellevue Youth Link participation required for these awards
Bellevue Youth Link is a youth leadership program sponsored by the city of Bellevue and Bellevue Public Schools. For more information or to RSVP for the awards ceremony, call Bellevue Youth Link at 425-452-5254 or email palina@bellevuewa.gov.
