It is the time of year to recognize youth in the community through the Youth Hall of Fame Awards. This signature event of the Countywide Youth Commission (CYC) is to recognize ten youth (five middle school youth and five high school youth) and one adult from Contra Costa County, whose achievements would otherwise go unrecognized. We present awards in the following categories: Good Samaritan, School Leadership, Valiant Volunteer, Sports Leadership, Artiste, and Adult Advocate.

The Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission (CYC) believes that there are many people who make valuable contributions to our communities and should be recognized for these good deeds. To this end, we are sponsoring a “Youth Hall of Fame” to recognize outstanding individuals — youth (between 12 & 18 years of age) and adults who reside or study in Contra Costa County— who deserve to be honored.

Do you know someone who has done a good deed in one of the following areas?

- Good Samaritan: someone who goes out of his or her way to do something good without getting recognition
- School Leadership: someone who exhibits outstanding school pride and who lends a helping hand for the good of the school
- Valiant Volunteer: someone who gives his or her time and energy to a worthy cause or organization
- Sports Leadership: someone who works unselfishly for the good of the team
- Artist: someone who uses his or her musical, literary, or artistic talent to benefit the school or community
- Adult Advocate: someone who works diligently to support our youth

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The Contra Costa Women's Commission has launched a blog about girl on girl violence. http://girlongirlviolence.blogspot.com/ · read more (79 words)

In order to improve and develop the various projects the CYC has chosen to pursue for the 2008-09 year, we will be meeting every Monday for the summer. Meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held at Joan's office in Walnut Creek and will be begin at 6 PM. Those attending virtually through conference calls should call in at 7 PM. Meetings will last no later than 8 PM. ·

Congratulations to the 2008 Youth Hall of Fame!

The 2008 Inductees ·

Would you like to join the Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission? Download our application below and either email or mail the completed form back ASAP. Further directions are contained in the application.

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Applications for the 2008-2009 school year is currently being accepted. Please send completed applications to contracostayouth@gmail.com or if you have any further questions. ·