This year, the Y2Y team developed awards to recognize Youth Leaders and partners that have done an excellent job leading the program. While Y2Y was unable to bring program leaders together for the Youth Symposium, the team is still excited to honour those that brought the Y2Y program to life in their school and community, with recognition awards.

Out of the dozens of school partners and hundreds of Youth Leaders, six Y2Y participants were chosen as award recipients. The awards honour the various skills and strengths that were exemplified throughout the program:

• Stretch Zone Award for the leader who showed the most growth
• Inclusivity Award for the leader(s) who were the most inclusive of others at their school
• Leadership Award for the leader that showed great overall leadership
  • “Being a part of the Youth to Youth program with Right to Play has taught me so much, and allowed me to make many fun memories with the Right to Play family.... I will definitely continue to develop my leadership skills and support others...” - Award recipient
• Resilience Award for the leader that worked hardest to continue to play despite school closures
  • “Thank you so much for acknowledging this student’s effort and dedication - so well deserved!”
    -Program Mentor and teacher of Youth Leader award recipient
• The Safe Space Award for the school that demonstrated excellence in all aspects of the program
  • “Thank you for choosing our school (Firgrove) for this award” - Principal of Firgrove P.S.; award recipient
• The Mentorship Award for the teacher that has shown the greatest level of support to their Youth Leaders
  • “Thank you so much, this program has been very special to me and to be recognized by people I have so much respect for, makes this really, really special” - Program Mentor award recipient

Awards were distributed to deserving winners from schools across the city. Y2Y is so proud of all Youth Leaders and want to congratulate those that stood out!