Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services and the Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition are seeking nominations for the 2012 Community Champions and Outstanding Youth Awards.

The Community Champions Award salutes adult volunteers and professionals for work to build a healthy community for young people through a variety of prevention and education programs. Previous honorees have worked to reduce risk factors for youth and helped them develop skills to become productive citizens.

The Outstanding Youth Award recognizes young people who provide exemplary service to an individual, agency or the community without compensation. Previous honorees have raised money for charitable causes, volunteered for nonprofit organizations and tutored at schools. To be considered, nominees must live in Henrico County, be enrolled in school and be age 12 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2013.

To receive a nomination form or more information, contact Nicole Gore at (804) 222-8194, x3006, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Forms also are available at http://www.toosmart2start.com The d.eadline for nominations is Friday, Nov. 30. A ceremony honoring the award winners will be held Jan. 31.

The Too Smart 2 Start Coalition is a partnership between county and private agencies, businesses, school resources, law enforcement, community leaders, parents, youth and others.