With so many young leaders in Winnipeg, United Way’s Youth Relations Council has awarded four recipients with the Youth Leaders in Action Scholarship each year since 2007. The Council is happy to announce the 2010 recipients.
Hope Akello has been involved with the Victor Mager Boys & Girls Club since she was 6 years old. At 14, Hope became a volunteer at the centre because she wants to ensure the next generation has the same opportunities she had as a child. Hope is also a representative for the agency’s Youth Council.
Samantha Buzza began volunteering at the Elmwood Kildonan YMCA-YWCA 5 years ago. She has recently been hired into a staff position, but continues to volunteer in various youth programs. Samantha plans to become a teacher, believing this will allow her to continue to give back to the community.
Tripti Prasad has been a member of Girl Guides for many years, stepping into the role of a Junior Leader 2 and a half years ago. In this role, Tripti is developing leadership skills in other young females while supporting the importance of community leadership.
Stephen Klatt has held a number of positions at the West Portage and Downtown YMCA-YWCA over the past 4 years. Through his employment and volunteer commitments, Stephen hopes to foster others to become successful students, athletes and leaders.
This year’s recipients have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to the city by volunteering, participating and working at various United Way agency partners. Congratulations to Hope, Samantha, Tripti and Stephen! Your contributions are so valuable.
To learn more about the programs these young leaders are involved with, click on the links below:
Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg – Victor Mager
Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Girl Guides of Canada
West Portage YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
For more information about the Youth Leaders in Action scholarship, click here. Applications for the 2011 awards will be available in the fall.
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