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]
Four Students Receive Special Awards Following the 2018 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]
2018 Best Bills and Bills Signed Into Law
Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2018 Youth Legislature session: SENATE BEST BILL: SB22, Reform Solitary Confinement Act by Katherine Voorhees, Spain Park High School, Hoover –Bans solitary confinement as a punishment for juvenile offenders and for those with mental disabilities. Limits solitary confinement for … [Read More]
Five Students Receive Special Awards Following the 2017 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 1976. … [Read More]
Three 2017 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]
2017 Delegates and Alternates to the Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Saturday, July 1, and the early morning of Friday, July 7, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 50th 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 … [Read More]
2017 First Year Outstanding Participants
These First Year Youth Legislature participants were recognized Feb. 26, 2017, as the outstanding First Year delegates: Jack Burt, Catholic High School, Montgomery President Pro Tem Margaret Chandler, The Montgomery Academy Cyprian Dumas, The Montgomery Academy Ben Harris, Mountain Brook High School Alison Gaston, Mountain Brook High School (See also Best Bills) Assistant Clerk Joe … [Read More]
2017 BEST BILLS AND BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2017 Youth Legislature session: SENATE BEST BILL: SB61, The Alabama Drought Relief and Mitigation Act, by Justin Clay, Spain Park High School, Hoover – legislation to get Alabama out of its current Stage 4 drought and implement systems that … [Read More]
Lobbyists and media recognized for work during the 2017 session
The lobbyist and the media programs recognized their outstanding participants during closing ceremonies Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. The 2017 Outstanding Lobbyist was Layla Araiinejad of LAMP in Montgomery. Honorable mentions went to Janie McGraw of Spain Park High School in Hoover and Hope Hill of Elmore County High School. The 2017 Press Award winner was … [Read More]
2016 National Affairs Delegates and Alternates
Between Saturday, July 2, and Thursday, July 7, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 49th 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]