In Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, there are many young people who are giving selflessly of themselves for the good of others. Through their volunteerism, mentoring, advocacy, leadership, and caring they are making a positive difference in the world around them. They exemplify the four core character values of the YMCA - caring, honesty, responsibility and respect - and the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is looking for them.
Nominees must be between 12 and 18 years of age; be enrolled in an elementary, junior or senior high school; reside within the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area; and must be available to attend the orientation on April 20 and the Awards Event on Mary 24. Nominations will not be accepted for groups.
Nominations for the 2010 YMCA Character Awards are being accepted through March 15, 2010.
The YMCA will be honoring 40 teens, ages 12 to 18, at the YMCA Character Awards Event (beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, at the Twentieth Century Theatre in Oakley).
The nomination form is available online at: http://bit.ly/CharacterAwards or by calling the YMCA at 513-362-YMCA (362-9622). The form can be filled out online, or can be faxed to 513-961-3201. It can also be mailed to: YMCA Character Awards; 1105 Elm Street; Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.As the area’s largest youth and family-focused not-for-profit, the YMCA reinforces character values through assets-based programs and services to more than 143,000 individuals, kids and families annually. Adult mentors encourage young people to be caring, responsible, respectful, and honest through sports, summer camps, structured child and afterschool care, and leadership building programs. Branches offer quality time for families, resources for parents, and a variety of opportunities for seniors to be active. The Membership for All sliding scale fee structure means everyone, no matter their ability to pay, can always benefit from the YMCA. Last year alone more than 17,400 families and individuals enjoyed healthier and happier lives because generous partners helped the YMCA in its vision to be accessible to all.
