Youth of the Year
The 2009 Youth of the Year Award has been awarded to Jessica Pereira.
Jessica Pereira, a senior at B.M.C. Durfee High School, is a peer leader in the Citizens for Citizens youth group Safe Teen Health. The highly motivated young woman is a role model not only for the members of Safe Teen Health, but for her peers in other youth leadership groups as well as the youth she is reaching through programming. Whether it’s increasing awareness about the importance of family planning, helping the less fortunate or volunteering to make Fall River a better place, Jessica is truly engaged in the community. In addition to the family planning programming and advocacy work, she is involved in many community service projects such as St. Michael’s Soup Kitchen, CFC’s Operation Christmas, World Aids Day events, and Forever Paws.
The 2008 Youth of the Year Award has been awarded to Jasiel Correia II.
Fall River’s Youth of the Year Award is given to a high school senior who has shown an outstanding commitment to our community. This student receives an award along with a scholarship. Jasiel Correia II chosen as the Youth of the Year for 2008 and is a part of BOLD and PLOT. Runner-ups for the Youth of the Year Award also included members of Team FRESH, Peaceful Coalition, and Family Planning.
The 2007 Youth of the Year Award has been awarded to Tony Almeida.
The Youth of the Year Award, established by the YOUth CHOICES, is designed to recognize and encourage the contributions and excellence in the young people of Fall River who have built their character and competence through the fulfillment of the five Promises of the America’s Promise Alliance. Youth were judged on personal achievement, leadership abilities, extracurricular activities, healthy living, effective learning opportunities, and community involvement. Fall River is proud that our youth have “can do” attitude and a designation in 2008 as one of the 100 Best Cities for Youth demonstrates its commitment to young people. Citizens are proud of their residency and Fall River is proud of them. Mayor William Flanagan and leaders of YOUth CHOICES acknowledged those achievements by awarding a $500 Youth of the Year Award to one outstanding youth. The honor was made in advance of Absolutely Incredible Kid Day in which adults are asked to write a letter to a youth in their life and to tell them how important they are. For more information about the Youth of the Year Award, contact Youth Services Coordinator Christian McCloskey at 508-679-0922.
Youth of the Year Nomination Form, click here.
The 2010 Youth of the Year Award has been awarded to Michael Nhem.
Michael Nhem, a senior at B.M.C. Durfee High School, has continuously been working in the city through his work with Peaceful Coalition and CD Recreation. He has worked to prevent youth violence and participates in many activities surrounding the city.
To view the Youth of the Year album, click here.