The Robert F. Utter Award honors individuals who show consistent, outstanding and sustained contributionsto the cause of civic leadership in Washington State. The award was established in 1997 in honor of Justice RobertUtter and the principles of ethical leadership, commitment to the ideals of democracy, civic responsibility, andcommunity service.

Individuals nominated should demonstrate positive values and service-oriented leadership, be a role-modelfor youth, and work to enhance the true mission of democratic governance. All nominations will be reviewed by acommittee of the Youth & Government Board of Directors. The award will be presented during the Governor’sCabinet Reception directly preceding the opening session of the 59th Youth Legislature.

Previous Utter Award Recipients Include…

Robert F. Utter, retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice

The Honorable Daniel J. Evans, former Washington State Governor

Frederick T. Haley, CEO of Brown and Haley of Tacoma

The Honorable Christine Gregoire, Washington State Governor

The Honorable Ralph Munro, former Washington Secretary of State

Bill Sieverling, former YMCA Youth & Government Alumnus and YMCA Executive

To make a nomination please write a brief statement (no more than one page) including the nominee’sname, contact information, and the reason she/he should be considered for the award. Also include your name andcontact information, unless you wish to remain anonymous. Send nominations to:

PO Box 193; Olympia, WA 98507 or youthandgovexec@qwest.net.

For more information on the Robert F. Utter Award or for an official nomination form visit our web site at

www.youthandgovernment.org

or contact the Youth & Government state office at

(360) 357-3475.

Nominations are due by February 15th, 2006.

PRESS RELEASE

January 3, 2006

For Immediate Release

YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT

SEARCHES FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERS STATEWIDE FOR THE

ROBERT F. UTTER AWARD

YMCA Youth & Government is soliciting nominations for its annual Robert F. Utter Award. The award recognizes consistent, outstanding and sustained contributions to the cause of civic leadership. Past recipients of the award are Robert F. Utter, retired Supreme Court Justice; the Honorable Daniel J. Evans, former Governor of the State of Washington; Frederick T. Haley, CEO of Brown and Haley of Tacoma; the Honorable Christine Gregoire; The Honorable Ralph Munro, former Secretary of State; and Bill Sieverling, former YMCA Youth & Government Alumnus and YMCA Executive.

The Robert F. Utter Award recognizes a role model for Youth & Government’s two teen leadership programs, Youth Legislature and Mock Trial. The recipient will be an individual of unquestionable integrity who exemplifies outstanding citizenship, leadership and character in a manner that encourages the development of leadership skills and social responsibility in youth.

Send your nomination for the award to YMCA Youth & Government P.O. Box 193, Olympia, WA 98507, on or before February 15, 2006. An official form can be obtained by calling 360-357-3475 or visiting our website at http://www.youthandgovernment.org; however, all nominations will be considered. The Board of Directors of YMCA Youth & Government makes the final selection in March. The award will be presented at the annual Youth Legislature Governor’s Cabinet Reception on May 3, 2006.

Contact: Janelle D. Nesbit, Executive Director

YMCA Youth & Government

[* youthandgovexec@qwest.net]

[H P.O. Box 193, Olympia, WA 98507]

[P. ( 360-357-3475]

[F. Ê 360-753-4615]

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Nomination FormClick here to see the file

2005 ROBERT F. UTTER AWARD

YMCA Youth & Government

Or you can send in the following information to make a nomination:

I would like to nominate: ________________________________________

Please state your reasons for nominating this person. Use additional sheets if necessary. Return this nomination form in the enclosed envelope to YMCA Youth & Government, P.O. Box 193, Olympia, WA 98507, prior to February 15, 2006.

Name of nominator:_____________________________ Phone: _______________

Nominee’s Address and Phone: _________________________________________

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