Bellevue Youth Link, a youth leadership program sponsored by the city of Bellevue and Bellevue public schools, is seeking nominations for its annual community leadership awards, which honor young people who provide outstanding community service.
The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Friday, May 8.
The 19th annual Community Leadership Awards ceremony will honor 33 young people, elementary through high school, in the following categories: Most Inspirational Youth – Boy
Most Inspirational Youth – Girl
Athlete – Boy
Athlete – Girl
Scholar – Boy
Scholar – Girl
Youth Leader – Boy
Youth Leader – Girl
Diversity Champion
Environmental Champion
Youth Volunteer – Boy
Youth Volunteer – Girl
Elementary School Student
Middle School Student
High School Student
“Warming Hearts Award”
Norm Maleng Award (Bellevue Youth Court Participation Required)
Most Inspirational Youth – Boy
Most Inspirational Youth – Girl
Athlete – Boy
Athlete – Girl
Scholar – Boy
Scholar – Girl
Warming Hearts Award – Boy
Warming Hearts Award – Girl
Diversity Champion
Environmental Champion
Youth Volunteer – Boy
Youth Volunteer – Girl
Elementary School Student
Middle School Student
High School Student
Nomination forms can be picked up in Bellevue school offices, City Hall, all community centers, Crossroads Mini City Hall and Bellevue public libraries.
Youth Link will present the awards Wednesday, May 20, at City Hall at 7 p.m. (with a reception at 6:30 p.m. featuring light refreshments prior to the event.) The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Bellevue Youth Link at 425.452.2846.
