News release -
The Milton Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is celebrating and recognizing the contributions of young people in the Milton community through five new youth awards. The purpose of the awards is to promote a positive image of young people and to generate awareness of the valuable contributions that youth make in the community.
"It’s been said many times that youth are our future, and with Milton being home to so many young people, these really are the people who will shape our community," said Milton Mayor Gord Krantz. "On behalf of Milton Council, I encourage all Miltonians to think about those youth in their own organizations and take a few moments to nominate a young individual for one of these awards."
Milton youth between the ages of 13 to 24 years are eligible to be nominated for the awards.
Individuals can be nominated for any of the following awards: Painting a Path Award, Environmental Award, Unity in Diversity Award, Community Leadership Award and Personal Triumph Award.
Members of MYAC determined the five award categories and the eligibility criteria for awards, and will be hosting a recognition event on May 1 for all nominated individuals and award recipients during National Youth Week, May 1 - 7.
For more information and to download a nomination package, please visit www.miltonyouth.ca. For additional inquiries, call 905-875-5393, ext. 2611.
The Milton Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is a group of volunteers, aged 13 to 24 years who provide input, offer advice, and propose solutions to impact change surrounding issues of youth in Milton. MYAC members are dedicated to advocating for the youth of Milton. MYAC members work with Town of Milton staff to organize events to celebrate youth during National Youth Week.
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For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Reynolds
Director, Community Services
905-878-7252, ext. 2180
Liliana Busnello
Communications Specialist
905-878-7252, ext. 2154
