Spirit Of Youth Recognition Award

The Spirit of Youth Recognition Awards are presented on a quarterly basis by the Broome County Youth Bureau Advisory Board & FOX 40 WICZ.

Sponsored by Levene, Gouldin and Thompson

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Purpose: To recognize those youth who are a positive role model and have succeeded in spite of difficult odds. These youth have performed an outstanding and/or extraordinary service for their community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their family.

Award Criteria:
• The nominees must reside or attend school in Broome County and be between the ages of 12 and 21 years old.
• Academic or athletic achievement will NOT be considered in the selection of award recipients.
• Community service projects for which school credit is received or which fulfill requirements for other awards will NOT be considered unless the youth goes above and beyond the required level of participation.
• Nominations from family members will be accepted, only if accompanied by a supporting recommendation from a non-family member.
• This Award gives recognition, preferentially, to youth who may not receive it otherwise.
• The Broome County Youth Bureau reserves the right to limit the number of award recipients from each school district or community.

Please complete the following two pages of this form and return it to the Broome County Youth Bureau. Nominations will be accepted at anytime throughout the year.

Broome County Youth Bureau
36-42 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Fax: 778-3788 or e-mail nominations to bcyouthbureau@co.broome.ny.us

Nomination Form

For additional questions please contact the Youth Bureau at 778-2415 or bcyouthbureau@co.broome.ny.us.

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