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31st
ANNUAL SALUTE TO 
2009 NOMINEE INFORMATION |
The
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is asking for help from local businesses and organizations
to pay tribute to accomplished, caring and civic minded professionals of color.
Honorees will be recognized at the 2009 Salute to YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers
Gala on November 20, 2009. Hispanic
and African American professionals who become YMCA Achievers demonstrate their
commitment to giving back by volunteering through the YMCA Black & Hispanic
Teen Achievers Program to inspire youth toward paths of success. Each year hundreds
of local students make the decision to work hard, stay in school and pursue careers
because of mentors they had through the YMCA Black & Hispanic Teen Achievers
Program. Since its inception in 1979, company and community sponsors have nominated
more than 4000 honorees, role models for future generations. More than 5000 teens
have participated. The Program includes
college prep and leadership development activities focusing on study skills/time
management, interviewing techniques, financial management, team-building field
trips, community service-learning projects, college tours and more. It strongly
incorporates the Abundant Assets – 40 critical factors for the successful
growth and development of young people – and centers around the relationships
of adult professional mentors and teens. The 2009 to 2010 goal is to serve over
500 students in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities.
Recommended criteria for nominees: Connected
with your company for at least two years
Succeeding
in a key area of responsibility, especially those without
public recognition
he or she deserves
Willing to volunteer at
least one year of service to the program
Engaged
in community service or company representation
Nominations
being accepted through July 24, 2009. |
