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PRESS RELEASE: Nominate a Champion for Youth

3/25/2010

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Do You Know Someone Making a Difference in the Lives of Central Indiana Youth?

Indianapolis, IN— Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) has announced a new awards program that promotes the work of youth development professionals. The Champions for Youth Awards recognize youth workers who have made a significant impact in the lives of young people.

The Champions for Youth Awards are designed to specifically honor excellence and impact from youth workers – those who show a unique and authentic commitment to supporting young people of any age. Youth development professionals like these approach their work in a number of ways, but have one thing in common: they combine high expectations with high levels of support to help young people discover success.

Through a competitive process, MCCOY is awarding $300 to the winning Champion and $200 to her or his organization, and two $100 awards for second and third places. The community decides; online voting begins next fall, but nominations begin now.

Do you know someone who you think would make a great Champion for Youth? Go to www.mccoyouth.org and click the “Nominate an Everyday Champion” link to get started.

MCCOY is focused on improving the reach and quality of youth programs and strengthening the policies that contribute to the positive development of youth in central Indiana. MCCOY’s vision is that every young person in Central Indian has opportunities to thrive, learn, engage and contribute.

MCCOY’s Learning Network provides training and networking opportunities for youth workers and helps youth-serving organizations assess and improve the quality of their programs. Through our EASY Book, Youth Activity Directory and ROY, our online search engine, we connect youth and families to the many programs and services available in our community. Most recently, we have been selected to facilitate better coordination of early intervention and prevention services in Marion County, so that families and youth are less likely to need to become a part of the child welfare or juvenile justice systems.



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