Published May 15 2024
Bellevue Youth Link will honor children and teens for their contributions to the community at the 34th annual Community Leadership Awards celebration on Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m. at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE.
AWARD CATEGORY AWARD WINNER SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION
Advocacy for Cultural & Heritage Pride Anthony Nunez Sammamish High
Highland MS Mariachi Band Highland Middle
Advocacy for Education Zoe Patch Tillicum Middle
Advocacy for Family Support Maryam Ismail Lake Hills Elementary
Advocacy for Inclusivity & Allyship Catherine Enriquez Forest Ridge
Advocacy for Social Justice – Group International School SOAR International
Advocacy for Social Justice – Individual Lily Mathis Bellevue High
Advocacy for Sports & Recreation Payge Johnson Chinook Middle
Advocacy for Well Being Kushi Setty and Yana Gupta Interlake High
Environmental Champion Tyler Helmers Cherry Crest Elementary
Excellence in Youth Arts Ameera Gee Bellevue Youth Theatre
Outstanding Creative & Innovative Thinker 2412 the Robototes Sammamish High
Outstanding Elementary School Student Dorian Fillingames Woodridge Elementary
Outstanding Middle School Student Hannah Kim Chinook Middle
Outstanding High School Student Luke Slater Newport High
Outstanding Youth Volunteer Eli Hou International School
Unsung Hero Frankly Monzon-Chilel Highland Middle
Youth Link Program Awards:
Youth Link “Norm Maleng” Social Justice Adam Roble Interlake High
Youth Link Phil Kushlan Award Richard Li Bellevue High
During the program, Youth Link will recognize all nominees and volunteers. The free event is open to winners, nominees and the general public with advanced registration. Please RSVP.