Deadline: 1-Aug-22
Nominations are now open for the Young People of Achievement Awards to recognize Alaskan youth, ages 16-18, who have overcome major obstacles in their lives and who have made efforts to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Honoree Package
- Selected youth will be celebrated with the following award package:
- Cash award
- Public recognition during the Women of Achievement & Youth Awards Week in early November 2022.
- Up to 2 hours of free financial and career consultation—courtesy of the YWCA Women’s Economic Empowerment. This can include assistance with college or scholarship applications, resume or cover letter writing, interview skills, budgeting, saving, and understanding debt and credit, or career planning.
Nomination Criteria
- The nominee must:
- Be 16-18 years of age
- Live in the state of Alaska
- Have faced one or more major obstacles in their life
- Have made efforts to fulfilling the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
For more information, visit https://ywcaak.org/programs/youth-programs/youth-awards/