Young Ambassadors Program
Sioux City Mayors Youth Commission Resurrects the Young Ambassadors Program
The Sioux City Mayors Youth Commission will now coordinate the Young Ambassadors program, in cooperation with Siouxland CARES. Do you know of a young person in grades 4-7 that has good character and should be recognized? Nominate them today. Log on to www.siouxlandcares.org and go to the Youth Services section to download an application.
What is the Young Ambassadors Program?
- Recognition program for young people who display good character.
- All nominated students will receive a free Young Ambassadors t-shirt, gifts from area businesses, and public recognition on October 18, 2010.
- From the nominations, twelve students will be selected to be mentored by members of the Sioux City Mayors Youth Commission and given additional recognition.
Eligibility
- Must be in 4th-7th grade during 2009-2010 school year.
- Must be enrolled in a Sioux City public or parochial school, reside in Sioux City, but attend a school outside of Sioux City, or be home schooled in Sioux City.
- Must be available for the recognition event on Monday, October 18, 2010.
- Must include with this application form and one letter of recommendation explaining why the applicant should be a Sioux City Young Ambassador. The recommendation may be written by a teacher, family member, or anyone associated with the child who is aware of the childs good character and service.
Please send this application form and a letter of recommendation describing how the child demonstrates one of the six pillars of character (respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, citizenship) to: Sioux City Young Ambassadors c/o Sioux City Mayors Youth Commission, P.O. Box 3763, Sioux City, Iowa 51102, by May 1, 2010.