Council Youth Achievement Awards Rules and Guidelines
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1. PURPOSE
The City Council Youth Achievement Hall of Fame Awards recognize Hayward youth for outstanding achievement in seven categories: 
- Academics
- Athletics
- The Arts
- Community Service
- Heroism
- Innovation
- Leadership
2. ELIGIBILITY
Hayward youth ages 5 to 19 years old are eligible to be nominated for the Hall of Fame. Nominees must live or attend school in Hayward, California.
3. NOMINATIONS
Nominations are accepted from any parent, teacher, coach, mentor, youth leader, family member, neighbor, friend, or other Sponsoring Adult who wishes to recognize a youth for their outstanding achievement. Self-nominations are not accepted.
4. DEADLINE
Nominations are accepted from May 6, 2017 through July 31, 2017. Late nominations will not be considered.
5. HOW TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION
Nominations are submitted online. The nomination form can be found on the Nomination page of this website. Paper forms or emails will not be accepted. If you are having problems with the online form, or need help accessing a computer for completing the form, contact us.
6. SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations will be reviewed by the City Council Youth Recognition Committee. Award winners will be selected in each category on the basis of the youth's achievement as determined by the Committee. The Committee's decisions are final.
7. AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Awards will be announced in October, 2017.
8. AWARD CEREMONY
Hall of Fame awardees will be recognized on local television in a special ceremony in Hayward City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on November 14, 2017.
