Launched in 2012, the \u201cCatch a <\/span>Young Person Doing Something Right\u201d<\/strong> campaign is a way to recognize the numerous young people who contribute to the well-being of Allentown.<\/p>\n According to Mayor Ed Pawlowski, \u201cAllentown is fortunate to have many committed individuals and that desire extends to our young residents too.\u00a0 The campaign is a way of showing our appreciation.\u201d<\/p>\n Residents are encouraged to submit names of youth they\u2019ve \u201ccaught doing something right\u201d in one of the following three categories:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n Youth ages 7-18 years old, group nominations are welcomed; persons may not nominate themselves or a family member; nominees must live in Allentown or attend school in Allentown; scholastic achievement nominations must be for an Allentown school; only one nomination is permitted per person.<\/p>\n Nominations are due by February 3, 2016. Nomination forms can be requested via an email request to ismael.arcelay@allentownpa.gov or by phone 610-437-7743<\/a>.\u00a0 Completed nominations can be mailed to City of Allentown, c\/o Mayor\u2019s Office, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA\u00a0 18101 or emailed to the address previously listed.<\/p>\n Sixteen youths and one youth group were honored at a January 2015 reception at Life Church.<\/p>\n Information Provided By:<\/strong>\n
\nMIKE MOORE<\/strong>
\nCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
\nMayor’s Office
\n435 Hamilton Street
\nAllentown, PA 18101
\nMike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nwww.allentownpa.gov<\/p>\n
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