The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is currently seeking applications for the Youth Engagement Awards to recognize businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the valuable role community plays in positive youth development in Grande Prairie.

Four categories of awards are available:

• Youth Friendly Business of Choice (recognizes a business, service or corporation that values youth as a client or patron)
• Community Engagement Award (recognizes schools or community youth agencies that promote and take strides to develop a positive youth culture and embraces community connectedness)
• Employer of Choice (recognizes businesses or organizations that make an effort to employ youth or young adults as part of their staffing model)
• Youth Mentor of Choice (recognizes a hard working, dedicated individual who promotes and creates a welcoming and inclusive community for youth)

Community members, businesses and organizations are encouraged to nominate candidates who are promoting youth as leaders, improving the lives of others, and inspiring others to take action.

Applications can be submitted from March 31, 2021 – April 19, 2021 through the online form available at cityofgp.com/yea.

Recipients will be recognized on May 7 during Youth Week. Stayed tuned to the Youth Advisory Council on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

About the Youth Advisory Council

The City of Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is an advisory committee to City Council made up of youth between the ages of 14-24. GPYC contributes to building a society of active and engaged citizens by creating opportunities to connect youth with the civic order of governance, local organizations and each other.

For more information on the awards and on the Grande Prairie Youth Council visit cityofgp.com/youthcouncil.