Young Citizens Awards
A program of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by
Drexel University Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
with Support from Penn Community Bank
and Dontech, Inc.
Exciting news!
We are still holding the Young Citizens Awards. It will now be a virtual event.
Do you know of a young person who has done something special that begs to be rewarded? Consider nominating them for a 2020 Young Citizen Award.
Over 30 years ago, the Chamber created an awards program that honors young people for unique acts of courage, service - even character. Although the times have changed, young people continue to amaze us with their ingenuity, caring and special acts of service.
Consider nominating a young person who has impressed with talent or a special and unusual act of compassion. Last year, in recognition of Sponsor Drexel's School of Entrepreneurship, we added a category of "Entrepreneurship!
The Young Citizens Awards recognize citizens (20 years or younger) who have been nominated for exceptional commitment to the principles of good citizenship and community involvement. It is important that the reasons for the nomination are clearly stated in the information presented by the nominator. Deadline: October 26, 2020. Nomination Forms can be accepted via email: amanda@centralbuckschamber.com
Awards will be presented Friday, November 13, virtually, and will feature Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub as keynote speaker and Sponsor Donna DeCarolis, Dean of the Drexel University Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship. Helping to present the honors will be Todd Hurley, Penn Community Bank.
Please send in via email your nomination and include:
Date of Nomination:
Name of Person Nominated:
Category: (Please focus your selection to the most appropriate category)
□ Outstanding commitment to Principle & Service
□ Act of Courage
□ Extraordinary Display of Character
□ Unique Personal Achievement
□ Unusual Service to A Person in Need
□ Exceptional Community Service
□ Entrepreneurship
What school does the nominee attend?
School District:
Grade:
Age:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Person Nominating the Candidate:
Relationship to Candidate:
Nominator’s Email Address, Mailing Address & Telephone:
Nominators are asked to limit their nominations to two outstanding candidates.
The Young Citizens Awards were created well over 30 years ago to celebrate the accomplishments of area young people. Often youths are recognized for scholastic and athletic achievement, both of which are very important. These awards, however, were created to honor those exceptional young people, who – on their own – serve others, or display unusual character, courage or citizenship.
The nominator should clearly detail the reasons for the nomination, along with the reason the applicant fits into the selected category. The nomination forms and accompanying material/essay will be reviewed by a jury of select members of the Chamber.
Please include all of the reasons the candidate should be honored as an outstanding Young Citizen. Be specific and list ALL details of exceptional service and activities that support the nomination. Please include any substantiating information, such as letters and press clippings.
