Garvis Huff Awards Recognize Outstanding Youth and Youth Advocates
By: Alisha Vines, Director, Orange County Office on Youth
On Wednesday, April 17, the Orange County Office on Youth held the annual Garvis Huff Outstanding Youth and Youth Advocate Awards Ceremony at the Orange County Public Safety Building. This ceremony recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to support community improvement for our youth. Named after Garvis Huff, a charter member of the Orange County Youth Commission and very active youth supporter, the awards ceremony symbolizes the Youth Commission ’ s commitment to our youth and the encouragement of citizen involvement with our youth at the community level. An award for Outstanding Youth is presented to a student in grades 3 - 5 (Sharon Mohrmann Outstanding Elementary Student), a student in grades 6 - 8, and a student in grades 9 - 12. An Outstanding Youth Advocate award is also presented to an adult who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to improving the quality of life for Orange County youth. Nominees must meet the criteria as listed below:
Elementary School Nominees with Sharon Mohrmann
Middle School Nominees with Principal Sodano of Locust Grove Middle School
Youth:
• Must be in grades 3 - 12 and must be nominated by a non - relative. • One student will be chosen from 3rd - 5th grade, one from 6th - 8th grade, and one from 9th - 12th grade • Must demonstrate a commitment to public service and making their school and/or community a better place to live. • Must demonstrate leadership in school and in the community. • Must be a resident of Orange County during the time of their community involvement.
Youth Advocate (Adult):
• Must be 19 years old or older and must be nominated by a non - relative. • Must demonstrate a commitment to public service and making their community a better place for youth. • Must demonstrate leadership in the community. • Must reside or work in Orange County during the time of their community involvement. • Youth Commission members and their immediate family members may be nominated but are ineligible to win.
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