WHO WE ARE

The Greater Cedar Rapids Area Council on Youth Leadership is a part of National Council on Youth Leadership. Cedar Rapids is only one of many Youth Salute Programs throughout the country. The Youth Salute recognizes and applauds outstanding seniors in high school for being tremendous leaders and giving back in their communities. When Youth Salute communities applaud the positive accomplishments of their young men and women, they are building a culture that encourages excellence.

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In the Spring of their junior year a select number of youth leaders are nominated by faculty of their school or members of the community. The criteria to earn a nomination are for the student to have been elected to a leadership position by their peers, have a 3.0 grade point average or above and be well involved in school, community and religious organizations. Following nominations each student leader will fill out an application, including a list of involvements and response to an essay. In addition to the application, every student receives a personal interview and attends the two-day leadership seminar, followed by The Scholarship & Awards Ceremony.