Published May 5 2026
Bellevue Youth Link invites the community to a public ceremony honoring children and teens for their contributions to the community at the 36th annual Community Leadership Awards celebration on Thursday, May 14, 6-8 p.m. at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE. Awards are listed with category, winner's name and winner's school or organization.
- Advocacy for Cultural & Heritage Pride - Individual: Maggie Wang, Newport High School
- Advocacy for Cultural & Heritage Pride - Group: NW Nanta Ensemble, Purple U Youth Foundation
- Advocacy for Education: Jayden Park, Interlake High School
- Advocacy for Supporting Families: Angie Bustamante Soto, Interlake High School
- Advocacy for Inclusivity & Allyship: Audrey Shieh, Bellevue High School
- Advocacy for Social Justice - Individual: Elora Butler, Big Picture School
- Advocacy for Social Justice - Group: Muslim Student Association, Sammamish High School
- Advocacy for Sports & Recreation: Krishav Goswami, Interlake High School
- Advocacy for Well Being: Anand Erdenebaatar, International School
- Environmental Champion: Soraya Arjomand, Bellevue High School
- Excellence in Youth Arts: Annie Walker, Bellevue Youth Theatre
- Outstanding Creative & Innovative Thinker: Aryaman Sinha, Eastside Preparatory School
- Outstanding Elementary School Student: Diana Zetino Osorio, Ardmore Elementary School
- Outstanding Middle School Student: Dominick Santiago, Highland Middle School
- Outstanding High School Student: Carson Walker, Sammamish High School
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Edward Li, Bellevue High School
- Unsung Hero: Jiadong Gu, Bellevue High School
- Youth Link Program Awards:
- Norm Maleng Social Justice: Vita Grace Israel Cabanilla, Interlake High School
- Phil Kushlan Award: Vishnu Mangipudi, Lakeside School
During the ceremony, Youth Link will recognize all nominees and volunteers. The free event is open to the public with advanced registration. Please register via Eventbrite. For more event information, please send an email to youthlink@bellevuewa.gov.
Bellevue Youth Link is a national award-winning partnership of the City of Bellevue and Bellevue Public Schools that engages young people in community leadership. Since 1990, Youth Link has been giving youth in our community a voice and opportunity to create change.