This award celebrates a young adult who, by overcoming adversity, is contributing to their community and exemplifies true leadership and compassion for others, as well as the power of personal achievement. If selected, the individual will receive a $250 stipend.
Nominations for the NJJA Spirit of Youth Award are now open, for further information, email Tammy Sassaman or call at 402.450.2306.
Nominations for the award will close April 1, 2025.
Award Presentation
The scholarship recipient will be invited to the NJJA Conference and will be recognized at the Awards luncheon on May 8th, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center, South, in Kearney, NE. The recipient will have the opportunity to share a few words after receiving the award.
The award recipient will be asked to sign a release form, granting NJJA to use the descriptive material from the nomination form and photos without compensation for the sole purpose of promoting recognition for the recipient, the award and NJJA.