Chase Youth Award Nominations

The Chase Youth Commission is honoring our community's outstanding youth, teens and adults. Help us identify everyday youth who are making a difference in our community or making positive choices. Your nomination shows our youth that we are proud of their actions and that Spokane really is one of the best communities for young people.

All nominees will be honored at the Chase Youth Awards ceremony at the Fox Theater on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Individual Award recipients in the Elementary School, Middle School and Teen divisions will receive a medallion and letters of commendation. Group award winners will also receive a framed certificate for the school or organization and letters of commendation.

Submit nominations by March 7, 2025.

  • Fill out the form below and submit, or
  • Download the form here, fill it out and email nomination form & letter to chaseyouthspokane@gmail.com, or
  • Print out the form, fill it out and mail to: Chase Youth Commission, PO Box 8771, Spokane, WA 99203
  • Contact Susan Nelson at (509) 999-9325 with questions.

Nomination Form

Any adult or young person may nominate a youth/adult/group who meets the eligibility requirements.

Category - Please choose one *
Choose the relevant category.

Divisions

Elementary School, Middle School, Teen & Group Any individual or group of youth attending grades K-12 or equivalent are eligible for nomination. Multi-age groups will be placed in the division of the oldest member. Emphasis is given to significant contributions made within the last 12 months in Spokane County.

Adult

Individual or group must be at least 18 years of age and no longer enrolled in high school. Nominees are judged on their community building efforts for Spokane County youth.

Divisions *

Tell us about the Nominee(s)

Tell us about the Nominee(s), in 3000 characters.

Clearly address the following aspects in your nomination letter:

  • Describe how you know the nominee and the length of your relationship.
  • Describe the nominee's activities and character. Include any special attributes or challenges that set this nominee apart.
  • Describe the impact this nominee has on other people and/or programs. Include any information about how much time, energy or skill is involved.
  • Describe the nominee's level of commitment or dedication.

Group Nominations: List group members on separate lines. Receipt of this list generates the electronic invitations and inclusion on potential awards. We are unable to make changes to incorrectly submitted names.

Information about the Nominator

References for Nomination Verification

Please do not list anyone less than 21 years of age as nomination verifiers. Examples of acceptable verifiers are: parent, teacher, counselor, principal, etc.

Chase Youth Awards Nominations

Please fill out the form below or click here for a nomination form.  Nominees must live in Spokane County, WA.   Nominations due March 8, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Nelson, Executive Director at (509) 999-9325 or chaseyouthspokane@gmail.com.

    Chase Youth Awards Nomination Form

    Category

    Any adult or young person may nominate a youth/adult/group who
    meets the eligibility requirements. Please pick the category your nominee fits into:

    Divisions

    Any individual or group of youth attending grades K-12 or equivalent are eligible for nomination. Multi-age groups will be placed in the division of the oldest member. Emphasis is given to significant contributions made within the last 12 months in Spokane County.

    Please pick the division your nominee fits into:

    Adult

    Individual or group must be at least 18 years of age and no longer enrolled in high school. Nominees are judged on their community building efforts for Spokane County youth.

    Tell us about the Nominee(s), in 3000 characters. Clearly address the following aspects in your nomination letter:

    • Describe how you know the nominee and the length of your relationship.

    • Describe the nominee's activities and character. Include any special attributes or challenges that set this nominee apart.

    • Describe the impact this nominee has on other people and/or programs. Include any information about how much time, energy, or skill is involved.

    • Describe the nominee's level of commitment or dedication.


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    Information about the Nominee

    Name of Individual/Group*:

    Email Address*:

    Phone Number (day):

    Phone Number (cell):

    Please add full mailing address for Nominee (Required)*:

    Age(s):

    Gender(s):

    Grade(s):

    School:

    *Group Nominations: List group members on separate lines. Receipt of this list generates the electronic invitations and inclusion on potential awards. We are unable to make changes to incorrectly submitted names.

    Information about the Nominator

    Nominator's Name:

    Nominator's Phone (day):

    Nominator's Phone (cell):

    Nominator's Email:

    Please add the full mailing address for the Nominator (Required)*:

    Nominator's Affiliation:

    References for Nomination Verification

    Please do not list anyone less than 21 years of age as nomination verifiers. Examples of acceptable verifiers are: parent, teacher, counselor, principal, etc.

    1.) Name:

    Phone Number (day):

    Phone Number (cell):

    2.) Name:

    Phone Number (day):

    Phone Number (cell):

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    -Matt

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