Salute to Youth Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Editorial Contact:

Patricia Burke
Youth Focus Board of Directors
Phone: 408-246-3323
Email: pgburke@earthlink.net

Salute to Youth 40th Anniversary Winners Announced! Santa Clara County’s “Salute to Youth” Awards were presented Tuesday, March 29, 2016 80 Students and 13 Mentors received recognition and scholarships at the Awards Banquet

March 31, 2016, San Jose, CA “Salute to Youth” is a prestigious youth awards program honoring young people of merit for their outstanding accomplishments. The program awards over $5,000 in educational scholarships. The competition is open to young people in Santa Clara County between the ages of 9 and 21 who have achieved or accomplished something of significance that sets that individual apart. In addition, adults who have contributed to the welfare and vitality to the youth of the community can be nominated for a “Youth Mentor Hall of Fame Award.” In addition, the following special awards were presented:

James J. Guido Spirit of Youth Award
Yasha Ektefaie, Mountain View, CA attending Mountain View High School
James J. Guido Spirit of Youth Award, 1st Alternate
Anika Kumar, San Jose, CA attending Notre Dame High School
James J. Guido Spirit of Youth Award, 2nd Alternate
Sonali Ranaweera, San Jose , CA attending Del Mar High School
James J. Guido Spirit of Youth Award, 3rd Alternate
Sweetha Revanur, San Jose, CA, Evergreen Valley High School
James J. Guido Spirit of Youth Award, 4th Alternate
Justin Chan, Milpitas, CA attending Heart Academy
James J. Guido Spirit of Youth Award, 5th Alternate
Gabriela Guillen, Santa Clara, CA attending Santa Clara High School
Lonnie Toensfeldt Community Service Award
Jonathan Pang, San Jose, CA attending Heart Academy
Suzette Galloway Most Inspirational Award
Marcus Escorpiso, Santa Clara, CA attending North Valley High School

As an organization totally committed to the advancement of youth, Youth Focus, Inc., is proud to sponsor this event where these young people and adults are recognized and celebrated. Bill Smethers, Executive Director for Youth Focus Inc says, “We believe that recognizing young people of merit will foster and stimulate continued excellence and motivate others to follow their examples in making a difference in their communities.”

Youth Focus, Inc. is a non-profit organization in San Jose, California that provides well-structured programs and competitions to benefit the youth in our community and provide scholarships for higher education. It was started more than 46 years ago with the goal to engage young people in activities and programs and recognize their accomplishments.

If you have questions about any of the programs, contact the Youth Focus Office at 408.448.5437, or email us at youthfocus@aol.com. And visit our website at www.youthfocusinc.org