Thank you for your interest in Newburyport's Annual Asset Awards. Every year we recognize those people helping to build the 40 developmental youth assets in our community. Assets are what help make Youth Thrive!  Please take a moment to nominate an individual youth or adult), family or organization/ business for one of this year's asset builder awards.

Winners are selected by a small committee of NYS Staff and Coalition members. Selections are based on your nomination. Please include examples and stories to explain why this person should be recognized!

The 40 Youth Assets are divided into 8 sections.  Please read them to understand them better.  

The 8 are:

• Support: This award recognizes an individual or organization who actively support and advocate for youth. More than just a good friend, this is an individual who is trusted, respected and able to connect people to the resources they need. Or a family that models healthy communication and support!

• Empowerment: Do you know of a young individual who has taken on challenges throughout the community in hopes of making a difference? Or an adult or organization that works to empower young people by building skills or creating opportunity for leadership?

• Positive Identity: We would like to recognize an organization that helps to build self-esteem in young people and/or a young person who displays a positive model of identity to his/her peers.

• Commitment to Learning: Do you know an organization that strives towards expanding the knowledge of young people throughout the community, or a young person that is dedicated to learning and pursuing further knowledge and inspire others to do the same?

• Positive Values: This award will recognize a young person who has demonstrated honesty, character and conviction in their everyday life. A person with integrity does what is right, not what is easy.

• Constructive Use of Time: Do you know an individual who uses their free time toward programs, creative activities or other positive programs? Or an organization whose purpose is to support youth in using their use of time to better themselves/others?

• Boundaries & Expectations: This award recognizes an individual who is considered an adult role model or positive peer influence. This individual has a good sense and supports appropriate family, school and neighborhood boundaries.

• Social Competencies: Do you know an individual or organization who supports excels in planning/decision making, interpersonal skills, cultural competence, resistance skills, and/or peaceful conflict resolution?