BETTY CARR AWARD The Betty Carr Award, developed by the Anniston delegation in honor of longtime adviser Betty Carr, is presented to the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature delegate who gives fully to the program, exhibits excellent debating skills, works diligently behind the scenes and stands for his or her beliefs. It was first awarded in … [Read More]
2026 Delegates and Alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs Revealed
Between Saturday, June 27, and Friday, July 3, 26 Alabama young people (25 delegates and one media delegate) will take part in the 58th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. If those chosen to attend as delegates are unable to go, the alternates will be given the chance … [Read More]
Alumni and Expert Judges Choose Three Best Bills for 2026
Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2026 Youth Legislature session. Best Bills do not have to be approved in one of the three chambers to be considered for the award: Senate Best Bill SB17 by Carson Washington, Loveless Academic Magnet Program, Montgomery – An … [Read More]
2025 delegates and alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs announced
Between Saturday, June 28, and Friday, July 4, 27 Alabama young people (26 delegates and one media delegate) will take part in the 57th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs. Because of the damage done in 2024 to the Blue Ridge Assembly by Hurricane Helene, this year’s conference will be held at Appalachian State University … [Read More]
Best bills and signed bills for the 2024 session of the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature
Best Bills Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2024 Youth Legislature session. Best bills do not have to pass in chamber to be considered for the award: SB24 by Anna Beth Frazier, Spain Park High School, Hoover — Giving Them Their Right! — Amendment … [Read More]
2024 delegates and alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Friday, June 28, and Friday, July 5, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 56th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. If those chosen to attend as delegates are unable to go, the alternates will be given the chance to be a … [Read More]
Best bills and bills signed into law by 2023 Gov. Camila Lopez
On Saturday, Feb. 25, before the 2024 governor-elect spoke and answered questions from the media and lobbyists during a joint session, the Best Bill Awards were presented in the Alabama House of Representative chambers at the Alabama State House. The Best Bills are chosen by an independent committee of adults. HOUSE BEST BILL HB23 by Lily … [Read More]
2020 Delegates and Alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Friday, June 26, and the early morning of Friday, July 3, these 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 53rd Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: 2021 Lt. Gov. Chloe Annakin, Spain Park High School, Hoover Sen. Ford Balogh, Vestavia Hills High … [Read More]
Three 2019 Youth Leg delegates recognized as outstanding statesmen
Miriam-Webster defines statesman as a wise, skillful and respected political leader. During each annual session of the Alabama Youth Legislature, adult advisers select one delegate from each of the legislative chambers as THE outstanding statesman for that chamber. In the House and Senate, the award is named for Jere Hardy, one of the founders of … [Read More]
Five students receive special awards at 2019 Youth Legislature
BETTY CARR AWARD The Betty Carr Award, developed by the Anniston delegation in honor of longtime adviser Betty Carr, is presented to the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature delegate who gives fully to the program, exhibits excellent debating skills, works diligently behind the scenes and stands for his or her beliefs. It was first awarded in … [Read More]