The White Plains Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for its Youth of the Year Award. The Award is given annually to a graduating high school senior from either a public or private school. The award recognizes outstanding volunteer service and contributions to making a difference in the City of White Plains. The award recipient must be a City of White Plains resident. Service activities may include tutoring, helping the elderly, conducting food and clothing drives, fund raising for charitable programs, organizing community events, mentoring and coaching, etc.

The deadline for nominations is October 18, 2013. Nomination forms may be obtained at the Youth Bureau, 11 Amherst Place, White Plains. For further information, contact Catherine Backes, 914-422-1378 or cbackes@whiteplainsny.gov.