Youth Recognition Banquet in Orleans County planned

For the 25th year, the Orleans County Youth Board will let the community know just how outstanding its local citizens are. The 25th Annual Youth Recognition Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 9 as a way to thank selected individuals for their service to the community.

Awards are given in three separate categories. The Youth Recognition Awards are presented to those youth who have performed an outstanding service for their community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their families. The Helen Brinsmaid Award is given to an Orleans County youth-serving professional, in a paid position, whose work surpasses normal expectations. The Eileen Heye Adult Volunteer Recognition Award is presented to an adult who serves the youth of Orleans County in a volunteer setting.

Nominations forms will appear in the local newspapers and will be available at local town and village offices. A community-wide mailing with nomination forms and instructions will be conducted. You may also download forms or request forms at the Orleans County web site: http://orleansny.com. Nominations are due by March 16.

For information, contact the Orleans County Youth Bureau at 585-798-4265, ext. 39 or youthbureau@orleansny.com.

January 21, 2007