The Youth Service Bureau (YSB) Board of Directors is seeking candidates for the annual YSB service to youth awards.

The winners will be honored at a special presentation in front of family, friends, and community members and in local publications. The awards are given in the following categories:

On Behalf of Youth Award

The On Behalf of Youth Award honors individuals who provide excellent services or activities for youth.ÝThis award will be given to one adult and one youth.

James Trudeau Award

The James Trudeau Award honors a licensed police officer for service or activities related to youth.

Nominations

Deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, Feb. 15.Ý Nominations may be made by any area resident (not family members) or any area civic or service group.

Nominees must live or work in the communities that make up the YSB service area; which includes the Forest Lake School District #831, and all of Chisago County; be a positive role model for youth, break down barriers between youth and adults, and provide enthusiastic leadership and service to youth above and beyond regular job duties. A connection to the YSB is preferred, but not required.Ý Nominees for the youth award must be in ninth through twelfth grade.

Recipients of the ìOn Behalf of Youth Awardî will be selected by a committee made up of YSB Board members, Youth Advisory Board Members, past award recipients, and community members.

Recipients of the ìJames Trudeau Awardî will be selected by the YSB Board of Directors.

Nomination forms may be picked up at the Youth Service Bureauís Forest Lake office, Youth Service Bureauís North Branch office, Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the North Branch Chamber of Commerce.

The forms are also available on the YSB website at www.ysblakesarea.org.ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ

Questions about the On Behalf of Youth Award or the James Trudeau Award may be directed to Jeanne Walz, executive director at YSB, or Amanda Bowman, marketing and communications associate, at 651-464-3685.

Youth Service Bureau (YSB) is a non-profit organization, serving residents of Washington, Chisago and Anoka counties. The mission of YSB is to ensure the success of youth. For more information, please visit our website at www.ysblakesarea.org

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