Published March 18 2025
Do you know a Bellevue child or teen who has championed a cause, served the community or advocated for equity and social justice? Nominations are now open for the 35th annual Community Leadership Awards.
The awards are sponsored by Bellevue Youth Link, a city youth leadership program for which the Bellevue School District provides support.
At Community Leadership Awards, you can find background information about each award category and submit an online nomination through 5 p.m., Friday, May 2. Awards will be presented Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m., at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE, followed by a reception at 7:30. The free event is open to the public.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
- Advocacy for Cultural and Heritage Pride
- Advocacy for Education
- Advocacy for Family Support
- Advocacy for Social Justice – Group
- Advocacy for Social Justice – Individual
- Advocacy for Well Being
- Advocacy in Sports and Recreation
- Environmental Champion
- Excellence in Youth Arts
- Outstanding Creative and Innovative Thinker
- Outstanding Elementary School Student
- Outstanding Middle School Student
- Outstanding High School Student
- Outstanding Inclusivity and Allyship
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer
- Unsung Hero
- Norm Maleng Social Justice Award
Youth Link has been providing innovative leadership and community service programming for students since the early 1990s. Youth Link’s mission is to provide a platform for youth voices while engaging participants in leadership and community service opportunities.
For additional information about Youth Link or the awards, please email youthlink@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-2846.