Local educators and youth-serving professionals are encouraged to nominate a young person they work with for the 2026 Youth Appreciation Awards offered by ACT Bennington.
The Youth Appreciation Awards recognize Bennington-area youth for their leadership, kindness, and efforts to make the community a healthier place. For example, nominees may be lending a hand to family members, younger youth, or neighbors in need; making a difference through activism; using their creativity to beautify a school or neighborhood, or demonstrating determination and resilience in overcoming life challenges.
One winner will be honored in the following grade levels: Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High School Underclassmen (9-11), and a Senior award. All nominated students will be recognized with certificates of appreciation.
Youth nominees must be current students in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) geographic area. Private and home-schooled students are welcome. Nominees cannot nominate themselves or be nominated by a family member.
Nominations are due by Friday, May 1st, and can be submitted online here.
For more information, contact info@actbennington.org.