News: Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Seeks Youth Recognition Award Nominations
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Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Seeks Youth
Recognition Award Nominations
Bristol, CT – [February 2, 2022] – The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services is seeking nominations for the departments 30th Annual Youth Recognition Awards,which spotlights and celebrates young people who are going above and beyond in service to the Bristol community. Youth and youth groups may be nominated by adults that benefited from a community service project or volunteerism of a Bristol young person. The 30th Anniversary of the awards comes at a unique time during the Covid-19 Pandemic, which has been a challenge for our youth over the last two years to accumulate the required number of hours. Mayor Jeffery Caggiano stated, “I am excited to see how many of our young people go above and beyond to serve our All Heart City through their extraordinary volunteer efforts. It is important to inspire the youth of Bristol to give back to the community in order to create engaged citizens of the future. I also look forward to recognizing and acknowledging Bristol’s outstanding youth as we celebrate 30 years of the Annual Youth Service Recognition Day later this year.” Youth and Community Services Supervisor Stephen Bynum noted “This is always an exciting time of the year. Through application submissions we learn and hear all of the great stories and accomplishments of our Youth. If you know of any deserving Youth individuals or groups we encourage you to nominate them for this very special award”. Superintendent of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, Dr. Joshua Medeiros stated, “Every year the Youth Commission enjoys learning about the outstanding volunteer work youth are doing in the community. We have some truly remarkable young people in Bristol and we look forward to receiving nominations and formally recognizing their hard work later this spring”. Nomination forms for both individual and youth groups are available online at www.bristolrec.com. Completed applications can be submitted via e-mail to Jazzya Coakley, Assistant to the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services at JazzyaCoakley@bristolct.gov. Nominations will be accepted until Friday March 31st, 2022 at 4:30pm. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony held on May 11th, 2022 at Muzzy Field. For any questions please call 860-314-4690. Online Nomination Forms
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About the City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community ServicesIt is the mission of the City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) to deliver high-quality services and facilities that enhance the community’s quality of life, meet the diverse needs of all citizens, and build a sustainable future.