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Youth Appreciation Week
Since 1957, Optimist Clubs around the world have recognized youth for their talents in the arts, athletics, and academics and for contributions to community through Youth Appreciation Week (YAW) in November. This is the most popular Optimist International program with over 2,000 clubs participating each year.
The Timonium Optimists use this celebration as an opportunity to recognize and honor outstanding young people in our metropolitan area. It is a program intended to build the self-esteem of youth and to inform the community of the positive achievements of young people.
Timonium Youth Appreciation Week:
November 18–24, 2007
At the request of the Timonium Optimists, County Executive James T. Smith declared Nov. 18–24, 2007, Timonium Optimist Youth Appreciation Week in Baltimore County.
Recipients of the 2007–2009 Timonium Optimist Youth Appreciation Awards
From Dulaney High School:
- Emily Henning
- Michael Ryan Moody
From St. Joseph School:
- Tina Esnaashari
- Billy Hirsch
From Towson High School:
- Coleman J. Bass
- Kimberly Speed Routson
The Timonium Youth Appreciation Program – Nov. 19, 2007
Six students from three local schools were recognized at a special Timonium Optimist dinner for outstanding achievement in their respective programs of study, extracurricular activities and community service.
The honorees were presented to the assembly one by one with a brief biography that captured the unique achievements of each. All of them have a surprising range of interests and abilities and a passion to excel in everything they do. They deserve to be recognized as exemplary young citizens who are positive role models for their peers.
Each honoree received:
- an official copy of the Baltimore County Executive’s proclamation of YAW
- a personal, OI Citation of Achievement
- a $75 savings bond
- a copy of the Optimist Creed
- a personal Honor Resolutions from the Maryland House of Delegates
The awards were presented by Club President Joanne Paull and Club YAW Chairman Don Imwold.
