Celebrate the giving spirit of Whitby youth

Whitby, November 26, 2021 – Twenty-five Whitby youth have been selected as this year’s Celebrating Youth Award winners in recognition of their outstanding leadership and positive contributions to the community.

Together, this year’s award winners were recognized for:

• volunteering for school councils and events;
• participating as positive role models within school teams;
• fundraising for organizations like Durham Children’s Aid Society, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Simcoe Settlement House, The Refuge and The Shoebox Project; and,
• serving as school and community ambassadors within organizations and movements like Reading Buddies through Whitby Public Library, The Optimist Club of Brooklin, Kids Help Phone and AIDS Committee of Durham Region.

For a full list of this year’s award winners, visit whitby.ca/YouthEvents.

“Our young people continue to make a positive difference in Whitby by volunteering their time and raising funds for local community groups. It is heart-warming to see so many youth put others first and give back. Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners and thank you for all that you do to make our Town a great place to live.”

-        Mayor Don Mitchell

Quick Facts

• Since 2002, the Celebrating Youth Awards have recognized Whitby youth aged 12 to 18 who through their selfless actions, volunteerism, or involvement in school or community organizations, have demonstrated a commitment to making Whitby a better place to live, work and play.
• The Celebrating Youth Awards are part of the Town’s commitment to remaining a Platinum Level Youth Friendly Community that engages and involves youth.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913; Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca