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Each year, the Monroe County Youth Bureau works with the Monroe County Legislature to identify and honor exceptional youths and adults who serve as youth advocates in our community. There are four categories of Youth Awards: Young Citizen of Excellence – Age 12 and Under; Young Citizen of Excellence – Age 13 through 15; Young Citizen of Excellence – Age 16 through 21 as well as youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities through the age of 24; and Youth Advocate of the Year for those people over the age of 21 who dedicate their time and efforts towards the advancement of young people.
Previously, nominations for Young Citizen of Excellence were capped at 21 years of age. Over the last year, I have worked with the Monroe County Youth Bureau to open the nominations for youths with intellectual or developmental disabilities who dedicate their time and efforts towards their community to 24 years of age. I am excited to be able to recognize these young men and women who may have previously not qualified due to their age.
Another change this year is the launch of the online application. If you know a student or young adult that serves our community through their school, church, or local charities and serves as a role model for their peers, please nominate them for this award at https://www.monroecounty.gov/youth-award-form.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by phone at 585-259-8457 or by e-mail at
legislatorsmith@gmail.com.
Jackie Smith
Monroe County Legislator
District 2
