Hanover Park needs applicants for youth award

Posted November 21, 2016 12:00 am

Submitted by village of Hanover Park

The Village of Hanover Park is seeking candidates for the 2016-17 Michael H. Coleman Youth of the Year Award.

This award reinforces the outstanding qualities of young people and publicly acknowledges their efforts. This honor goes a high school senior and is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship awarded to the winner. Three $500 scholarships are awarded to the runner ups. The winner will be announced at a village awards reception in January.

Applicants must live in the village; write a one-page essay sharing how they have been involved in improving themselves and the village and the merits they wish to be considered by the review team. They must also include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or employer, etc. Letters may not be submitted by family members.

For information, or to be sent an application, email Sue Krauser at skrauser@hpil.org or call (630) 823-5609, or visit www.hpil.org. Applications are due Dec. 2.

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