YOUTH OF THE MONTH/YEAR AWARD

The Exchange Club of Bellevue's Youth of the Month program provides the opportunity to honor outstanding students in the community who have exhibited excellence in academics and leadership chosen by their school guidance counselor and teachers. This program not only enhances career opportunities for those honored, it also promotes good citizenship, a desire for greater scholastic achievement, and the development of well-rounded personalities to other young adults in the community. 

The Youth of the Year student is chosen from Youth of the Month winners who have submitted an essay on a chosen topic by the National Exchange Club. The winner prizes are $2500 for 1st place, $1500 2nd place, and $750 3rd place from the Bellevue Exchange Club. The essay top winner is then submitted to the district Youth of the Year chairperson for the district competition for the opportunity to win another $1500.  All district Youth of the Year winners are then submitted to National for a final competition and the selection of the National Youth of the Year. The National winner will be presented the Youth of the Year Award and a $15,000 scholarship at the National Convention.