Naperville Youth Service Award Ceremony Recognized 20 Area Youth for Outstanding Volunteerism and Service

Posted November 18, 2015 10:00 pm

Bridget Hatch

KidsMatter, together with Mayor Chirico and the Naperville City Council, honored 20 young people for their significant community service efforts during the 2015 Naperville Youth Service Awards celebration on Monday, November 16. Proud family and friends of the students packed the Council Chambers at the City Municipal Center in support of these outstanding youth.

Since 1993, the City of Naperville has presented the Naperville Youth Service Award to recognize and honor outstanding volunteer efforts by local Naperville area students and to encourage all youth to get involved in community service.

Nominations for this year's awards came from 18 local organizations and agencies that specifically provide young people with opportunities to volunteer their time and energy. These volunteer opportunities give teens a sense of purpose, provide them with valuable hands-on experiences, and ignite the volunteer spirit that has helped make Naperville the thriving community it is today.

During the award ceremony members of the Council honored each individual student and also recognized their nominating organization. Each student received a Naperville Youth Service Award Pin, a framed certificate and a custom frame into which they will be able to place a photo of themselves receiving their award from Mayor Chirico.

The Young Naperville Singers performed musical selections and there was a post-award reception and dinner compliments of Lou Malnati's Downtown Naperville Pizzeria. This program was partially supported by SECA, Edgewood Clinical Services, Thrivent Financial, Illinois Energy, Windows and Siding, and The Education Center.