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Are you a high school student in our community looking to make a positive impact? Join the RAYA Youth Council and be the change you want to see! Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you.
Apply now to become a youth liaison, share your ideas, and help shape programs that benefit our youth. Together, we can make our community even stronger. Application details here:

Now accepting nominations for the 2023 Youth Recognition Award. All youth, grades K-12 who reside in the Rochester Community School District, are eligible to be nominated. A nominator may be any adult or organization who wishes to submit the name of a deserving
youth based on one or all of the following criteria:
- Volunteered their time to an individual, an organization, or in their community
- Created a new opportunity through leadership to do great things for people who need help
- Recognized a need and fulfilled the need in new ways
- Overcame major obstacles to reach their goals
- Demonstrated personal perseverance beyond the ordinary
Yes – we’re looking for those self-starting, amazing, gracious and compassionate youth who are doing something great out of the kindness of their own heart. Honorees will be notified by mail and invited to a special Reception on March 21, 2023.
Deadline for submitting a nomination for consideration is February 3, 2023.
You may download the 2023 Youth Recognition Award Nomination Form, complete the form, and return it to us.
Join us Sunday, April 10 for breakfast at the Fire Station! Proceeds directly benefit RAYA.
