What is it?
The Cupertino Teen Commission would like to recognize local youth-led organizations (YLO's) making positive impacts in their community.
Tier 1: YLO will be given an Instagram highlight spot on the City of Cupertino's Instagram account. Post will include a photo and write up.
Tier 2: YLO will be given a video "shoutout" on the Parks and Recreation Instagram account.
Tier 3: YLO will receive a Certificate of Recognition signed by the Director of Parks and Recreation and Teen Commission Chair. YLO organization will be listed on the Teen Commission webpage in July and August.
What is defined as a Youth-Led Organization (YLO)?
A Youth-Led Organization (YLO) is any organization which positively improves and supports residents of the Cupertino community. This may include student-run non-profit organization, school clubs, school organizations, or any group of students making positive impacts for the Cupertino community.
Eligibility Requirements
- Organization must be created and organized and led by students currently enrolled in middle or high school
- Organization should serve primarily Cupertino residents and community
- Organization must have been active for at least six months
- Organization must present to Teen Commission to be considered
Evaluation
Applications will be evaluated by the Teen Commission based on a set of criteria that will include but is not limited to:
- Community Impact
- Presence and Engagement
- Establishment and Longevity
- Originality
Apply
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will work with chosen YLOs to prepare an organization highlight on the City’s social media channels. Highlights on social media will be periodic. This application process does not guarantee that a YLO will be chosen to be highlighted. Teen Commission is not required to highlight a minimum number of YLOs.
Contact Sonya Lee at sonyal@cupertino.gov if your YLO would like to present at a Teen Commission meeting.