2025 YMCA Youth Character Awards

2025 YMCA Youth Character Awards
Nomination Criteria
Please nominate teens that meet the following criteria:
- Must reside in the Greater Louisville area.
- Must be enrolled in high school during the current semester.
- Must be between the ages of 13 and 17.
- Must have shown a strong commitment to the YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in their efforts at home, school, church or their community.
- Nominee’s actions, character, and leadership must have had a positive impact, serving to strengthen the foundations of their community.
- In cases of multiple nominations, only one application per nominee will be submitted to the selection committee.
- Group or team applications cannot be accepted.
Once you have reviewed the nomination criteria, please click Next to begin filling out the nomination form.

Nominator Information
Nominator Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Nominee*
Nominator Email*
example@example.com
Nominator Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Nominator Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominator Preferred Pronoun*

She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/Theirs

Parent/Caregiver Information
Parent/Caregiver Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Caregiver Email*
example@example.com
Parent/Caregiver Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Caregiver Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Caregiver Preferred Pronoun*

She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/Theirs

Narratives
The short responses below are the primary factor in determining honorees. Nominees will not be considered without responses.
How is this youth involved in their community?*

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How has this youth demonstrated the YMCA character value of Caring?*

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How has this youth demonstrated the YMCA character value of Honesty?*

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How has this youth demonstrated the YMCA character value of Respect?*

0/150
How has this youth demonstrated the YMCA character value of Responsibility?*

0/150
How has this youth exemplified excellence in leadership to their peers?*

0/300

Before submitting the nomination, please take a moment to review the responses, and ensure the inclusion of real stories, quotes, and specific examples that demonstrate the nominee's qualification for this award.

Nominees will not be considered without responses. They are the primary factor in determining honorees.
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