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Mayor’s award brings
out the good stories of city’s youth: recreationist Ellen says the award is handed out three times a year in ceremonies before council, designed to reward youths for their efforts across a number of potential categories, including arts and culture, humanities, athleticism, academics, science and volunteerism. The next award deadline is Nov. 22 and so far, says Ellen, four applications have been received. The award was initiated in 2003, with nine awards given out so far. "The Peterborough Youth Commission created it as an initiative that would bring a positive light to the youth" of the city, says Ellen. "There’s a lot of good youth do." The inaugural awards were held in 2002, created to recognize young people who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community. At a city council meeting, a special presentation is made to the recipients consisting of a framed certificate of achievement. "The certificate they get, the (sweater), the recognition…all of this brings good news for the community," Ellen says. Many of the awards handed out have been in the volunteerism and humanities categories. The criteria is that youth must live in the city of Peterborough, be 10 to 21 years old, and must have demonstrated outstanding achievement or brought positive recognition to the city. Nominations for the 2003 Mayors Youth Awards are accepted continually throughout the year and forms can be downloaded off of the City's website: city.peterborough.on.ca.
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