NYS Gail Smith

Award Nominations Sought

Newtown Youth Services is seeking nominations for its annual Gail Smith Awards. Each year, NYS recognizes a youth, an adult, and a business that have made outstanding contributions and leadership for the betterment of services, facilities, and recognition of Newtown’s youth.

Nominations may be made by writing a one-page letter stating why the person or business nominated should receive the award. Youth nominated must be 18 years of age or younger. Nominators should include their name, address, and phone number as well as the name, address, and phone number of the nominee.

Gail Smith, a founder of Newtown Youth Services, believed in the youth of the community. A large part of her life as a teacher, volunteer, and parent was dedicated to enabling children to realize their full potential and in turn to help Newtown’s youth use their gifts and talents for the well-being of peers and community. Deadline is noon on May 7. The Gail Smith Awards ceremony will be held on May 24 at 7 pm. Send nominations to Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street, Newtown CT. 06470 or fax 270-4338. For more information, call 270-4335.