Bellevue young people will be honored for community service at an awards ceremony Wednesday, May 26 at Bellevue City Hall.
The awards celebrate Bellevue Youth Link’s 20th Anniversary of providing nationally-recognized programs and services with and for Bellevue teens.
They are:
Most Inspirational, Derrick Boon, Bellevue High
Most Inspirational, Helen Kapitonenko, Jubilee Reach Center
Outstanding Athlete, John Steinberg, Sammamish High
Outstanding Athlete, Alice Chu, Newport High
Outstanding Scholar, Garrett Lee, Newport High
Outstanding Scholar, Rochelle Ng, Newport High
Outstanding Youth Leader, Daniel Lim, Newport High
Outstanding Youth Leader, Michelle Katz, Odle Middle
Diversity Champion, Sydney Wong, Newport High
Environmental Champion, Monet Springmeyer, International School
Outstanding Youth Volunteer, Alex Ruan, Interlake High
Outstanding Youth Volunteer, Alana Morrison, BYT
Outstanding Elementary School Student, Jared Lai, Cougar Ridge
Outstanding Middle School Student, Ethan Duncan, Chinook
Outstanding High School Student, Alex Herreid, International School
Warming Hearts Award, Christina Lee, ACRS-ETPAP
Norm Maleng Award, To be announced …
Phil Kushlan Award, To be announced …
The dessert reception, at which all nominees will be recognized, will begin at 6:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. All winners, nominees and their guests are invited. Youth Link alumni are invited to a pre-event reception from 5-6:30 p.m.
The receptions are co-sponsored by the King County Community Organizing Program. Those wishing to attend should RSVP by Monday, May 24, to the Bellevue Youth Link office at 425-452-5254.