NYS Considers Smith Nominees

The Outstanding Youth and Gail Smith Awards are given annually to deserving youth, an adult, and a business.

Outstanding Youth Awards will be presented at 4 pm on Thursday, May 11, at the Booth Library. Nominees will be judged on outstanding qualities in the following categories: service to others, babysitting, friend, sister or brother, or any other outstanding quality. All nominations must be received by noon on Friday, April 28.

Gail Smith, a founder of Newtown Youth Services, believed in the youth of this community. This award was established in her memory and is given to one youth, one adult, and one business. Criteria for nomination are based on outstanding contribution and leadership for the betterment of services, facilities and recognition of Newtown’s youth.

This ceremony will be held on Monday, May 22, at 7 pm at the Booth Library. Nominations must be received by noon on Friday, May 6.

Nominations forms for both awards are available at Newtown Youth Services, the schools, Drug Center, and the Booth Library.