SEATTLE, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CityClub is shining a spotlight on great youth civic education programs in Washington State through its Youth Civic Education Awards program. Nominations open April 1 and close June 24. Online application is available at http://www.seattlecityclub.org/youthawards.
CityClub is dedicated to revitalizing our community's commitment to civic education and believes we need to train our youth to be active citizens in our democracy. CityClub launched its Youth Civic Education Initiative in response to national data indicating its role as a critical investment that promotes a community's long-term civic health. In 2010, CityClub's Civic Health Index report concluded: "The way to sustain and expand our civic leadership is to support educational access and success for all our residents, from early childhood through college graduation. Special emphasis should be placed on teaching civic skills."
Who can apply?
Any project or program for middle and/or high school-aged students that:
- Teaches civic knowledge like democratic decision-making
- Helps youth learn civic skills like listening, collaborating or public speaking, or civic values like support for the common good and the importance of participating in the political process
- Provides youth with hands-on civic experience to practice participation and community-building
Eligible programs or projects could be student debate teams, service learning opportunities, media literacy projects, mock courts, or other programs that mentor youth to understand how to use their voices, hearts and hands to better themselves and their communities.
The five winners from Washington State will be selected as the Colleen Willoughby Youth Civic Education Award winners, and will be:
- Honored among peers and community leaders;
- Celebrated at an awards ceremony in early fall aired on TVW;
- Highlighted on CityClub's website;
- Receive a cash prize of $500 for their program.
To learn more about the Youth Civic Education Initiative and Awards program, and see the 2012 winners, visit http://www.seattlecityclub.org/youthawards.
CONTACT: Bridget Anderson
206/682-7395
[email protected]
SOURCE CityClub
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