Youth Leadership Recognition Awards Program

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The New York State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Awards

The New York State Senate’s Youth Leadership Recognition Award program honors outstanding students who will become our future leaders. Eligible students include current sophomores, juniors, and seniors who excel not only academically, but through leadership in extracurricular and volunteer activities. Students selected to receive the New York State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Award will receive a congratulatory personalized certificate from your Senator.

All nominations must be submitted by March 19, 2025, and the nomination website will be taken down after that date.

If you have any questions about the Youth Leadership Recognition Award program, please email: NYSenateServices@nysenate.gov or call 518-455-2558.

****Please note the nominator must be a school administrator or educator****

Student Information
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