MLC AWARDS 🏆
Each year, the Y&G Model Legislature & Court recognizes delegates, advisors, and volunteers who make a positive contribution to the program. Learn about each award and search for past winners below, then, nominate individuals for this year's awards!
- THE CHARLES VAN WINKLE OUTSTANDING DELEGATE AWARDThis award is named for “Van” who was the first Youth & Government statewide director. In recognition of his dedication and service to youth, this award was created and named for him by the Alumni Association in 1982. This award seeks to recognize those delegates who distinguish themselves amongst their Youth & Government peers for their leadership in the Model Legislature & Court, personal character and service to others.
- THE IRVIN C. CHAPMAN OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO YOUTH AWARDThis award is presented to a non–delegate member of the Youth & Government Program who has demonstrated a longstanding dedication to the service of youth. This award is not a longevity award but seeks to recognize those individuals whose body of youth service work, both in Youth & Government as well as in other areas, demands special recognition.
- OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARDDelegation Advisors are the backbone of Youth & Government and their job description runs the gamut from mentor, to role model, to administrator. This award is presented to the advisor whose efforts have created the most significant impact on the experience of their delegates.
- MICHAEL WHITE SPIRIT OF Y&G AWARDThis award is named after the late Michael J. White, who was the program director for California Youth & Government from 1998 to 2001. A true servant leader, Michael used his character, leadership, and good humor to inspire others. Created by the Program Committee in 2001, this award is in place to recognize participants from any area of the program (delegates, advisors, volunteer staff) who personify Michael’s enthusiastic spirit, his love for others, servant leadership, and passion for Youth & Government.
- OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARDThe Outstanding Volunteer Award goes to a staff volunteer who’s hard work and dedication has made a significant impact on delegates' experience during this program year.
- THE COURTNEY BROUSSEAU "OUTSTANDING JURIST" AWARDNamed in recognition of the late Youth Chief Justice Courtney Brousseau, this award honors the accomplishments of a delegate in the courts.
- THE JAMES C. RISNER OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR AWARDJames C. Risner was a beloved friend of the Youth & Government program. He is the individual who created and made the Legislative Committee Program what it is today. This prestigious award is given in his honor each year to Legislative Committee Chairs who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout the program year. This award is selected by Legislative Houses staff.
- OUTSTANDING PROGRAM INNOVATION OR DEVELOPMENT AWARDThis award is occasionally presented to those who, within a particular program area, have made a substantial contribution to its innovation or development. Such contributions should have had a lasting and influential effect on Y&G. Therefore, the individual’s contributions must have begun or been made at least 3 years prior to the award being presented. This award is selected by the MLC staff and is not awarded every year.
Past Recipients
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CALIFORNIA YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
c/o Rollingwood YMCA
9373 Winding Oak Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628