Commission on Youth to Honor Exemplary Youth Volunteers

Submitted by the Commission on Youth.

Elmhurst, IL - The City of Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth will be honoring young volunteers at its annual Exemplary Youth Service Awards program, set for Wednesday, April 27, beginning at 7 p.m. at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst.

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.

The 112 nominees range in age from elementary through high school. Eleven groups and 12 individuals were nominated for this year’s awards. Serving as distinguished judges are Elmhurst School District 205 Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching, Dr. Michelle Fitzgerald; Director of Community and Government Relations for Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare, Diane McGinnis; and Elmhurst Police Deputy Chief Michael McLean.

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, please contact the City of Elmhurst at 630-530-3010.