The New York Yankees and Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) are looking for youth leaders who reside within the boundaries of Bronx Community District 7 to apply for the annual Yankees Youth Leadership Award. To ensure that applicants are eligible (based on their address), they can enter it in the “Who Represents Me” box at http://www.mygovnyc.org/.

 

To be considered as a candidate for the Youth Leadership Award, residents must submit the documents/information listed below to kcabreracarrera@cb.nyc.gov by April 17 at noon. The required documents/information are the following:

 

✔ A resume which includes education, voluntary and/or extracurricular activities, and if applicable, work experience, award(s) received, a report card, etc. To view a sample resume, visit https://bit.ly/3FGS4yl.

✔ A reference letter from a school, a volunteer group, and/or volunteer organization which states that the applicant has performed 50 hours of leadership/volunteer work as a tutor, mentor, community unity developer, and/or as a community organizer to promote anti-violence, anti-bullying, and/or any other advocacy effort, etc.

The referenced documents need to be submitted as soon as possible and, as above, at the latest by Thursday, April 17, at noon. The ideal age range for this award is 14 to 18. However, if a candidate is a bit younger e.g. 13 years old and is active in the community, their application will be considered.

 

The five leaders/applications selected will receive a stipend of $750, and will be recognized on the field during a pre-game ceremony at Yankee Stadium.

 

Click here to download the application form (scroll to the second page) and to access the submission instructions.

 

Meanwhile, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson issued the following statement on March 30 to coincide with the opening of baseball season, “Today is Opening Day and we proudly welcome back the New York Yankees to the Bronx!” she said. “Each Spring brings excitement for the new baseball season and the tremendous impact it will have on our small businesses and local merchants. Can Aaron Judge break his own home run record and win back-to-back MVPs? Will we see Anthony Volpe blossom into the next great shortstop? The Yankees are back and ready to go for their 28th championship ring! Let’s play ball!”