YMCA celebrates local youth with $1000 award

Sarnia Lambton’s local chapter of the YMCA is hosting the annual Celebration of Youth Awards 2025. The program is aimed to honour local youth, for ages 17-20, where both talent […]

Published: January 29th, 2025

YMCA celebrates local youth with $1000 award

Sarnia Lambton’s local chapter of the YMCA is hosting the annual Celebration of Youth Awards 2025. The program is aimed to honour local youth, for ages 17-20, where both talent and communal contributions are recognized with a $1000 award.

“The awards focus on youth who have demonstrated leadership, sensitivity to others, innovation, development of personal talents, overcoming personal challenges, and service to the community. Special consideration is given to youth faced with financial barriers," states a YMCA release.

In 2024, the YMCA presented 18 total awards. The award categories include volunteerism, advocacy & community service, health, wellness, perseverance, skills development & creative expression.

The YMCA is looking for candidates who exhibit the core values of the organization which are caring, honesty, responsibility, respect, and inclusiveness.

The Celebration of Youth Awards are made possible by sponsorships from local businesses and individuals in Sarnia-Lambton.

Applications opened on January 24 and can be submitted through the YMCA website until May 18, 2025.

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