Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year criteria are as follows:

The award is to be given to a living person, who is between the age of 18-40 years old.
The nominee will have volunteered services that are above and beyond normal employment or business pursuits
The services performed have contributed to the welfare of the community
The services were performed for an extended period of time
Recognizing youth who make a difference in the community through volunteerism and service work. Open to anyone in the Brainerd Lakes Area (BLA) who exemplify the ideal of service to humanity.

 ***Additional support letters can be sent to jaycees.dsa@gmail.com