2025 Teen Character Awards - Sunday, April 6th

Presented by Rhinelander Rotary

Join the YMCA of the Northwoods in celebrating values vital to our community’s future by nominating a teen who is making a difference in the lives of others. The Y Teen Character Award recognizes teens who demonstrate the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Teachers, counselors, coaches, neighbors, family, and friends are just a few examples of individuals who are encouraged to nominate teens to receive a Y Teen Character Award. Please nominate a teen who meets the following criteria or pass this information on to anyone you think would know of a possible nominee. Date: Sunday, April 6th at 5:00pm at The Pines Event Center.

Teen Character Nomination Criteria:

Nominees must be between 12 and 18 years of age
Attending middle/high school or homeschooled during the current school year
Reside in Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Langlade, or Lincoln Counties

Please fill out the below Nomination Form. Nominations that are clearly legible and well thought out have a better chance of being chosen. The demonstration of the core values defines and exemplifies their character for this award. Your writing describing their demonstration is essential for us to select the best group of teens for the 2025 awards!

Nominations are due February 12, 2025. Please send all completed Nomination Forms to Tammy Zellmer at tzellmer@ymcanw.org or mail into YMCA of Northwoods, Attn: Tammy Zellmer, 2003 E. Winnebago Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

For more information, please contact Tammy Zellmer by email listed above or 715-362-9622 x.102.

Printable Nomination Form

Nominee Name *

First

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone # *

Nominee School Districts

Grade *

County of Residence

Nominator Name *

First

Last

Nominator Phone *

Nominator Email *

Relationship to Nominee *

How long and in what capacity have you know the Nominee? *

In what way does the Nominee demonstrate Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility? Please be specific. *

Remember we do not get to meet your nominee. We select based on your nomination and recommendations from the school administration about your nominee. Please provide as much information as possible. (100-500 words)

Who has been positively affected and/or what positive impact within the community has happened as a result of the actions by the Nominee? *

What extracurricular activities are the Nominee involved in? (Sports, Boy/Girl Scouts, 4H, FFA, DECA, NHS, church youth group, part-time job, etc.) Extracurricular activities give the Teen Character Committee an idea of what the Nominee is involved in, but it does not guarantee them the award. *

Remember we do not get to meet your nominee. We select based on your nomination and recommendations from the school administration about your nominee. Please provide as much information as possible.

Event Information:

Honorees and nominators will be invited to attend a formal Teen Character Award Banquet to be held in their honor on Sunday evening, April 6, 2025, at the Pines Event Center in Rhinelander. Nominees selected for recognition will be notified by March 7, 2025. All entries are the property of the YMCA of the Northwoods. By participating in the Teen Character Awards, you grant the YMCA of the Northwoods permission to use submitted materials in reasonable media and promotional materials.

Presented by Rhinelander Rotary

YMCA of the Northwoods Contact Careers Membership

2025 Teen Character Awards – Sunday, April 6th

Presented by Rhinelander Rotary