FOR RELEASE:  May 12, 2010

 

 

38th Annual Youth Recognition Awards Program Honored 150 Young People

 

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The 38th Annual Youth Recognition Awards Program presented by Troy Youth Assistance and The Rotary Club of Troy honored 150 the community’s young people on April 21 at the Athens High School Auditorium.

 

Community youth were nominated by local school, religious, and community organizations for the following categories:  exceptional service to others, achievement by an individual who has overcome personal challenges and/or set an example to others, heroism/outstanding humanitarian acts, exceptional service by an individual within a club or organization

 

Honorees are being recognized with one of the following awards:

 

- Gold Star Award:  for making outstanding contributions to their community by their actions and their efforts

- Silver Star Award:  for making excellent contributions to their community by their actions and their efforts

- Rising Star Award:  for making good contributions to their community by their actions and their efforts

 

Troy Youth Assistance is committed to strengthening youth and families by preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency, child neglect and child abuse through fostering the involvement of citizen volunteers in activities and programs.

 

The Rotary Club of Troy consists of more than 40 members from the Troy area committed to volunteer service, locally and internationally, while benefitting from fellowship and networking opportunities.  Through their motto, “Service Above Self,” the group strives to meet the needs of the community and the world.

 

 

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