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.

Each year, we award four scholarships of $500 each. Applicants will be young people under 25 who have made a difference in their communities. The selection committee will consider the criteria below.

Scholarship Criteria

Academic potential – you are attending (or will be attending) a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg and are able to demonstrate a commitment to your education.

Demonstrated leadership – you have challenged yourself in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to you.

Community involvement – you are committed and connected to your community at a neighbourhood level.

Connection with a United Way partner organization – you participate, volunteer or work at a United Way partner agency. (You can find the complete list of United Way partner agencies here.)

Financial need – you are able to demonstrate your need for financial support.

Click here to read about the 2009 YLIA scholarship recipients.

You can download the application material for the 2010 awards by clicking on the link below. For more information, please call the Youth Relations Manager at 477-5360.

2010 YLIA Scholarship application and reference forms

Each year, we award four scholarships of $500 each. Applicants will be young people under 25 who have made a difference in their communities. The selection committee will consider the criteria below.

Scholarship Criteria

Academic potential – you are attending (or will be attending) a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg and are able to demonstrate a commitment to your education.

Demonstrated leadership – you have challenged yourself in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to you.

Community involvement – you are committed and connected to your community at a neighbourhood level.

Connection with a United Way partner organization – you participate, volunteer or work at a United Way partner agency. (You can find the complete list of United Way partner agencies here.)

Financial need – you are able to demonstrate your need for financial support.

Click here to read about the 2009 YLIA scholarship recipients.

You can download the application material for the 2010 awards by clicking on the link below. For more information, please call the Youth Relations Manager at 477-5360.

2010 YLIA Scholarship application and reference forms

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Youth Connections Council

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Student Leadership Committee

This award goes to one Grade 11 student in each participating high school in Winnipeg. Award recipients are youth who set an example by:

• Volunteering – investing their time, energy and talents – in their schools and communities.
• Motivating others to get involved.
• Connecting and working with others to make a difference.

High schools are responsible for nominating students and selecting their own recipients. Awards will be presented at schools’ undergrad awards ceremonies in the spring and fall.
If you are a youth volunteer, let your guidance counsellor know you’re interested in this award. If you work with youth volunteers, check out the award criteria and think about nominating and selecting someone in your school.

Want to know more? Give us a call!
For more information please see your guidance counsellor or contact the Youth Relations Program Manager (call 477-5360 or email youth@unitedwaywinnipeg.mb.ca).

Award recipients will receive personalized award certificates and public recognition for their leadership and volunteer service.

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Youth Connections Council

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Student Leadership Committee