The Volunteer Center of Erie  County                                                                         Youth for Excellent Service! Award

 Youth For Excellent Service! Award

The Youth for Excellent Service! Award is presented to an individual 21 years of age or younger who has served Erie County through volunteerism in an exemplary manner. This award acknowledges the importance of youth involvement in community service by giving public recognition and a financial contribution.

Each winner receives a $100.00 savings bond donated by Buckeye Cable system and a certificate.

Applicant can be nominated by the agency for whom they completed the service, school officials, church, their peers or parents.


Eligibility-

	Recognition can be for on-going work or for a one time project.
	Nominee must be 21 years of age or younger at the time of the nomination.
	All areas of volunteerism will be considered with the exception of partisan political work. Work done through a political format that benefits the broader community can be considered eligible.
	Work done as credit or as part of an internship will be considered. Court mandated service or service that is compensated beyond expenses incurred will not be considered eligible.
	The nominee must either reside in Erie County or have performed the service in the County. Work done on a state, national or international level will be considered when done by a resident of Erie County.

Contact The Volunteer Center of Erie County  at 419-627-0074 for questions or a nomination form.