YAC Nomination Form 2026

U Choose Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Nomination Form
Nominating prospective youth members serves as a recommendation and a way to identify young people in the community doing great work who might not necessarily identify as leaders, or know about the YAC. Middle/high school students generally haven’t gone through the process of applying for jobs or developing their resumes, so they may be a bit shy when talking about their strengths. Nominators should know the potential member enough to describe in detail about their accomplishments and their impact on the community.

YAC members must fit the following criteria:
- Baltimore City resident
- Between 14-20 years old
- Have permission from a parent/guardian to participate (if under 18 years old)
- Available to attend meetings on every other Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm during the school year
- Able to attend the YAC Orientation series starting Spring of 2026
To be considered a candidate in the selection process, applicants must either submit a completed application or have a nominator submit the nomination form. To complete a hard copy, visit U Choose's website.

Term
Minimum of 1 year of service.

Selection Process
A Selection Committee comprised of a current YAC member and the YAC Coordinator and Manager will schedule individual virtual interviews with each applicant. Selection of new members will be determined by the interview and submitted application or nomination form. Final decisions will be made by April 30, 2026.
Nominator Information
Nominator's Name:*
He/him/hisShe/her/hersThey/them/theirsOther
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Nominee Information
- Nominee's Name:*
- He/him/hisShe/her/hersThey/them/theirsOther
- Address*
  
  Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Zip
- Phone Number (xxx) xxx xxxx):*
- Email Address:*
  example@example.com
- What language(s) does the nominee speak?*
- YesNo
- How old is/are their child(ren)?
  **Childcare resources are available.**
- Parent/Guardian Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Address*
  
  Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState
  
  Zip
- Phone Number*
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Email Address:*
  example@example.com
- What language(s) do they speak?*
- YesNo
- YesNo
- Nominee's school
- Principal's name:
- What grade will nominee be in in April 2026?
- YesNo
- Narrative Questions
  
  Please answer each question in at least two sentences.
- 1. How do you know this nominee and for how long have you known them?
- 2. Why do you think this nominee should be a YAC member?
- 3. What qualities do you think this nominee can bring to YAC?
- 4. What else do we need to know about you that we have not already asked that you would like to share?
- About the Youth Advisory Council
  
  The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) started in 2010 to place youth voices at the center of the U Choose campaign, dedicated to improving youth sexual health and evidence-based programs promoting youth health and wellness as a part of the B’more for Healthy Babies initiative. Since its creation, YAC members have met regularly to provide young people’s insights to inform BCHD programs, serve as peer health educators and advocates for their communities, and engage other youth and youth advisory groups to promote the health and wellbeing of Baltimore City’s youth and young adults.
  
  As a part of YAC, members receive professional development trainings and resources, including skills in facilitation and public speaking, and education on healthy relationships and sexual health. In addition to getting paid for their role, members have opportunities to serve as mentors and receive mentorship from their peers, and form lasting relationships with community health leaders in Baltimore City.
  
  Term
  
  Minimum of 1 year of service.
  
  Selection Process
  
  A Selection Committee comprised of a current YAC member and the YAC Coordinator and Manager will schedule individual virtual interviews with each applicant. Selection of new members will be determined by the interview and submitted application or nomination form. Final decisions will be made by December 31, 2021.
- Should be Empty:

U Choose Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Nomination Form

Nominator Information

Nominee Information

Narrative Questions

About the Youth Advisory Council

Term

Selection Process