Pictured are Youth of the year Emily Pruett, 2nd Runner Up Abby Adams, 1st Runner Up Emma Parker, and A.C.E. Award Winner Miah DeSantis.
Youth of the Year Award
One of the most popular Exchange youth projects, the Youth of the Month/Year Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement. Once a Youth of the Month program has been successfully implemented, the groundwork for conducting an annual Youth of the Year competition is already in place. Selection of the Youth of the Year is simply made from the club’s Youth of the Month recipients for that school year. The club’s Youth of the Year advances to district competition, and ultimately, an opportunity to vie for the prestigious National Youth of the Year Award.
A.C.E. Award
A.C.E. stands for Accepting the Challenge of Excellence. This program recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation. Clubs may also submit their top A.C.E. Award winner to the district competition. Winners at the district level then have an opportunity to compete for the National A.C.E. Award.
The Youth of the Year – Mary Pruett, Catholic Central HS receives a $1,000 College Scholarship
1st Runner Up Emma Parker, Southeastern HS receives a $ 500 College Scholarship
2nd Runner Up Abigail Adams, Tecumseh HS receives a $250 College Scholarship
The (A.C.E. Award) Accepting the Challenge of Excellence – Miah DeSantis, Shawnee HS, receives a $1,000 College Scholarship