Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services and the Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition are seeking youth and adult nominees for the 2012 Community Champions Awards. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 30.
 
The awards program recognizes young people who have provided exemplary, selfless service to an individual, an agency or the community without monetary gain. Past honorees have engaged in a range of volunteer activities, such as leading fund-raising efforts to benefit charitable causes, contributing volunteer service to nonprofit organizations and serving as tutors at local schools. Nominees must be Henrico residents between the ages of 12 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2012 and still attending school. 

The Community Champions Awards also will salute adult volunteers and professionals for their work to build a healthier community for young people through a variety of prevention and education programs. Past honorees have demonstrated a strong commitment to reducing risk factors for youth and helping young people develop skills to become productive citizens. 

Nomination forms and additional information are available from Nicole Gore at 222-2607 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 23. Award winners will be honored at a ceremony Jan. 24.

The Too Smart 2 Start Coalition is a partnership between county agencies, private agencies, businesses, school resources, law enforcement, community leaders, parents, youth and others. For details, visit http://www.toosmart2start.com