Thursday, May 05, 2011

24th Annual Youth Recognition Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted Until May 11, 2011



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, May 5, 2011

YOUTH AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

The Clatsop County Commission on Children and Families is accepting nominations until May 11 for its 24th Annual Youth Recognition Awards.
Adults may nominate youth ages 12 through 20 who have either overcome personal challenges to achieve success or significantly enhanced the quality of life in the community through some form of service.
In addition, youth can nominate adults who have made a significant positive impact on their lives for the Adult “Asset Builder” Award.
Instructions on how to nominate a youth and forms are available from Alice Beck at (503) 325-8156 or on the Clatsop County website at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/. Information on how youth can nominate adults will be posted in local middle and high schools. Nominations will be reviewed and final candidates selected by commission members.
The awards will be presented at the 24th Annual Youth Recognition Awards, Wednesday night, May 18 at the Holiday Inn Express in Astoria from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Many local businesses are donating desserts for the event.

Released by:
Tom Bennett
Community Relations Coordinator
(503) 325-1000

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