The Westchester County Youth Bureau and Youth Board are seeking nominations for the annual Youth Service Awards, which recognizes 11th and 12th grade students living in Westchester County who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to others through volunteerism and leadership.
The award criteria are described more fully on the nomination form, which can be accessed on the Youth Bureau website. The completed form must be emailed back to YouthAwards@westchestercountyny.gov and be received by January 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2025 at 5 p.m. at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “These awards honor young leaders whose resilience, vision and commitment to making a difference set a powerful example for their peers and for all of us. Their forward-thinking spirit and ability to transform challenges into opportunities embody the promise of our County’s future, reminding us of the extraordinary potential that exists within the next generation.”
Westchester County Youth Bureau Executive Director Ernest McFadden said: “This annual award celebrates young people’s willingness to serve with humility, kindness and selflessness on behalf of others, which is needed now more than ever. This kind of leadership and compassion embodies the highest ideals of youth leadership that inspires others to do the same.”
Westchester County Youth Board Chairperson Dr. Alexandria Connally said: “The Westchester County Youth Service Awards highlight and celebrate the remarkable innovation, creativity and ingenuity of the young people in our County. This program shines a spotlight on youth who are not only excelling academically and personally, but who are also using their talents and passions to create positive change. It recognizes their outstanding achievements as well as their dedication to strengthening their communities through service, advocacy and collaboration.”
For further information, contact the Westchester County Youth Bureau at WCYB@westchestercountyny.gov or call 914-995-2745.
