Boone REMC, in partnership with other Indiana electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, is accepting applications for the Youth Power and Hope Awards.
The program honors Indiana students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities and exhibit a spirit of volunteerism. Applicants must live at a residence serve by an electric cooperative.
Up to five qualified candidates will be selected to receive $500 and be featured in the Indiana Connection magazine, among other highlights. Past award recipients include students who have initiated a coat drive for the underprivileged, supported patients at Riley Hospital for Children, worked with special needs children, volunteered at a local animal shelter, and raised money for the American Cancer Society.
“One of the founding principles of cooperatives like Boone REMC is concern for community,” Mandy Saucerman, Communications Director, said. “We are proud to be a part of recognizing the community service efforts of our youth.”
Find more information about this and other youth programs atbremc.com/youth. There, a link may be found to an online application for the Youth Power and Hope Awards.
Applicants are asked to provide examples of and information about their community service activities, share any relevant photos and list references who may be contacted for additional information. The deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 4.