City Seeks Nominations for Exemplary Youth Volunteers

Submitted by Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth.

Elmhurst, IL - Know an amazing kid? The City of Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth is currently seeking nominees for its annual Exemplary Youth Service Awards, which will be presented April 27 at 7 p.m. at Sandburg Middle School.

Nominations are currently being accepted.

The volunteer must be an Elmhurst resident (Elmhurst address), live within School District 205 boundaries or attend an Elmhurst school.

To nominate an amazing kid, please visit elmhurst.org to download a form or complete the nomination online. The direct URL is http://tinyurl.com/ExemplaryYouthServiceAwards-16.

The Exemplary Youth Service Awards program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated at least one of the following criteria through volunteer service: the level of involvement should demonstrate an exemplary commitment; the service must contribute to the health and well-being of a worthy individual or group or the community at large; the service should help promote the spirit of volunteerism.

Nominees may be of elementary age through high school; their service must be voluntary and unpaid. The award is focused on individual achievement; however, individuals who perform community service as part of a group are eligible for nomination, as are groups of volunteers.

Nominations will be accepted now through March 11, 2016. Hard copy forms should be submitted to City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 and marked: Attention Exemplary Youth Service Awards.

Award winners will be personally congratulated by Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley and District 205 Superintendent Dr. David Moyer. Ken Bartels, of Community Bank of Elmhurst, will again serve as the Master of Ceremonies. A dessert reception will follow.

For more information, contact the City of Elmhurst at 630-530-3010.