YMHS2026 Awards Nomination

About the Award
Contact Community Services is proud to recognize the leadership, advocacy, and impact of individuals and groups working to improve the mental health and well-being of youth across Central New York.

These awards honors those who are making a meaningful difference through compassion, innovation, and commitment—whether through direct support, education, advocacy, or systems change.

Who Can Be Nominated
Nominations are accepted for:

-Youth (individual or group) currently enrolled in a high school in Onondaga County
-Adults or organizations serving youth in Central New York

Award Criteria
Nominees may demonstrate impact in one or more of the following areas:

-Exceptional dedication to improving youth mental health and well-being
-Empowering youth with resilience, hope, and coping skills
-Developing or leading innovative programs or initiatives
-Raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health
-Collaborating with schools, agencies, and community partners to expand access to care

Award Details
Recipients will be recognized at the Youth Mental Health Summit and will receive:

-A certificate of recognition
-A $100 cash award

Nomination Deadline: 9/25/2026
Event Date: 10/22/2026

Who are you nominating?

Name of Nominee

If nominating a student or student group, please indicate grade, school, and age(s)

If nominating an adult/organization, please indicate their title/role and organization or school affiliation.

Nominee Email Address

example@example.com

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

In which areas has the nominee demonstrated impact? (select all that apply)

Please describe why you are nominating this individual or group.

Include specific examples whenever possible:

-What has this person/group done to support youth mental health?

-What impact have they had on individuals, schools, or the community?

-How have they demonstrated leadership, compassion, or innovation?

-Why do they stand out as deserving of this recognition?

The strongest nominations include specific stories, outcomes, or examples of impact.

Please share any additional information that would support this nomination (e.g., measurable impact, testimonials, links to programs, etc.).

Nominator Name

First NameLast Name

Nominator Email

example@example.com

Nominator Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Relationship to Nominee

How did you become aware of their work?

Please review and confirm the following:

YMHS2026 Awards Nomination

Nomination Category

Nominee Information

Nominee Impact Areas

Nominee Statement

Nominator Information

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