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2015 ERYC Valley Tastings Youth Awards Information & Nomination Form

Eagle River Youth Coalition will be honoring local youth at the 9th annual Valley Tastings: Food for Youth event - Thursday, October 1st, 2015 from 6:30-9:00pm at the Donovan Pavilion. And, ERYC wants to hear from YOU – who do you think deserves to be recognized? Two awards (see descriptions on page 2) will be given out to winners, who will be recognized during the October 1st event. Below is information on the selection criteria, as well as short nomination forms. These awards are generously supported by The Colorado Trust and Kaiser Permanente. We want to help you share the story of local youth who have blossomed under your guidance and support. Let the community know what great work they are accomplishing and the leadership roles they’re taking to make a difference. Nominate today! Nominees judged on:

- Development and growth as a leader and community member (at large or within smaller community such as school)

- Exhibited commitment to an organization, cause, or program, as well as collaboration with adult leaders, other youth, and other organizations

- Work shows ability to work with and for peoples of diverse backgrounds - Demonstrated contributions to an organization, program, or cause and resulting positive

changes

Criteria: - Each nominee may be nominated in one of the two award categories - Nominees must have been involved with Eagle River Youth Coalition or a partnering

agency within the past two years (Aug. 2013- Aug. 2015). To see other agencies, visit www.eagleyouth.org.

- Nominees must be age 12-19. Please submit completed form to Jason Peck

jpeck@eagleyouth.org PO Box 4613, Edwards, CO 81632

Or Call 970-949-9250 with questions

Deadline: Wednesday, September 16th

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Awards

Summiteer: Recipients of this award have reached a pinnacle. They exemplify youth involvement in the community, taking on roles that make their name synonymous with leadership. They have a track record of contributions made to the community and resulting positive changes. Recipients of this award have a different perspective and a wide open mind. They are creative, innovative, risk-takers and don’t easily back down from a challenge to bring about change.

Legacy Builder: Recipients of this award are a sounding voice for and supporters of their peers or those younger. They are youth who work hard for their generation and those to come as leaders, volunteers, program developers and grass root planners. Recipients of this award are on the move, helping to bridge gaps through education, outreach and program opportunities. They bring the voice of youth to the forefront to bring about changes in policies or practices.

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2015 Valley Tastings Youth Awards Nomination Form

Nominee’s Information:

1. Name of youth nominee: ________________________________

2. Age of nominee: ______________________________________

3. School attends: ______________________________________

4. Organizations involved with (please list all are aware of):

______________________________________________________

5. Contact information for nominee (parent’s/guardian’s name, phone number, e-mail): ______________________________________________________ Nominator’s Information:

1. Name of nominator: ____________________________________

2. Organization: _________________________________________

3. Contact Information: ___________________________________ Awards:

1. Which award are you nominating the youth for?

Summiteer Legacy Builder

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Please use these questions to guide your nomination for this youth: 1. How has the nominee demonstrated leadership within the community? What leadership

roles has this youth taken on? 2. What contributions has the nominee made to the community? What positive changes

have resulted? 3. How have they supported his or her peers or those younger? What roles has his or her

involvement been? What have been the impacts of the nominee’s work with other youth?

4. How has the nominee been creative and innovative in his or her approaches to bring about social change?

5. Which local groups, school administrators, elected officials or other decision-making body has the nominee worked with?

Please use the space below to write your description of the nominee:

Thank You!