Congratulations to all the 2023 Bellevue School District students who were awarded for their community leadership! To celebrate Bellevue Youth Link’s 30th year of providing nationally recognized programs and services for Bellevue teens, Youth Link requested nominations of children and teens for their positive influence in the community. The recipients of the leadership awards are:
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- Advocacy for Cultural & Heritage Pride: Yasmin Torres, Highland Middle School
- Advocacy for Education: Noah Cox-Tigre, Interlake High
- Advocacy for Family Support: Ashley Li, Cherry Crest Elementary
- Advocacy for Inclusivity & Allyship: Amirah Haque, Bellevue High
- Advocacy for Social Justice – Group: SafeSpace, Interlake High
- Advocacy for Social Justice – Individual: Siddhant Nema, Odle Middle School
- Advocacy for Sports & Recreation: Jorge David, Newport High
- Advocacy for Well Being: Kosha Upadhyay, Bellevue High
- Environmental Champion: Kylie Shulman, Newport High
- Excellence in Youth Arts: Lucas Pyle, Highland Middle School
- Outstanding Creative & Innovative Thinker: Anthony Chen, International School
- Outstanding Elementary School Student: Simar Grewal, Spiritridge Elementary
- Outstanding Middle School Student: Mia Martinez, Highland Middle School
- Outstanding High School Student: Aya Million, Interlake High
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Sophia Manole, Newport High
- Unsung Hero: Angelinne Bustamante, Interlake High
Bellevue Youth Link is a leadership program sponsored by the City of Bellevue, Parks & Community Service Department and Bellevue School District. Since 1990, Bellevue Youth Link has engaged young people in our community and given them opportunities to make a difference.