Youth Recognition

SOUTHFIELD YOUTH ASSISTANCE

Youth Recognition

Honoring our youth’s achievements is a profound gesture, celebrating not just academic excellence but also the transformative personal growth that shapes their character. At SYA, we see recognition as an integral part of nurturing the whole individual, acknowledging every positive shift in behavior and attitude that contributes to their betterment.

Our mission extends beyond accolades; it’s about providing tangible support that reinforces their developmental milestones. We seek contributions to help us offer not just praise but also practical rewards that reinforce these positive changes. When you donate, you’re not just applauding their present accomplishments; you’re helping to sculpt responsible, compassionate citizens who will lead our community into a brighter future.

Below are two key forms: The “Nomination Form” is for submitting your chosen nominee. If your nominee is selected, you will need to complete the “Winner’s Information Form” to provide essential details for the ceremony.

Nominations will open on Monday, March 28, 2025, and will close on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Nominate a Star Student!
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements!

Who Can Nominate?
Anyone can nominate a student who has shown outstanding improvement, including:

  • Teachers
  • Principals & Vice-Principals
  • Parents & Family Members
  • The Students Themselves
  • Community Members

📩 Submit Nominations:
All nomination forms must be downloaded from our website, filled out, and sent via email to: secretary@sfyouthassistance.org

Selection Details:

First come, first served!

  • 8 High Schoolers (9th – 12th)
  • 7 Middle Schoolers (6th – 8th)
  • 5 Elementary Schoolers (2nd – 5th)

📍 Eligible students must be from the Southfield Public School District.

Honoree Announcement:
Twenty outstanding students will be selected as honorees and celebrated on our website on May 9, 2025!

🎓 Southfield Youth Assistance (SYA) – 2025 Youth Recognition Honorees

We are proud to celebrate the following:

  • Outstanding Students: Recognized for academic excellence and/or community impact
  • Dedicated Nominators: Thank you for uplifting and submitting these exceptional youth
  • Celebration of Excellence: Honoring student resilience, growth, and leadership
  • Community Support: Showing appreciation for those who help youth thrive
  • Meaningful Recognition: Students will be celebrated with heartfelt encouragement and well-deserved praise


The 2025 Honorees are as follows:

 

School

Student

MacArthur

Ace Hosey 

Bradford Academy

Aubrey Vanarsdale 

Bradford HS

Elijah Taylor 

Claranceville Middle

Preston Smith 

Farmington High School

Taiyvon Anderson 

Laurus Academy

Kassidy Henry 

Levey Middle School

Paige Crawford 

Levey Middle School

Saniya Scott 

Levey Middle School

Mary Ramirez 

Southfield A&T HS

Angel Norman 

Southfield A&T HS

Briea Cooper 

Southfield A&T HS

Jovonn Crittandon 

Southfield A&T HS

Jada Lyons 

Southfield A&T HS

Ramata Ba 

Southfield A&T HS

Morgan McCrary 

Southfield A&T HS

Janiya Norman 

Southfield University HS

Brandon Ware 

Stevenson Elementary

Leah Willis 

Stevenson Elementary

Chayce Moore-Duncan 

Stevenson Elementary

Benjamin Shobe 

We are honored to recognize these remarkable young individuals at this year’s ceremony

DIRECTIONS

Guide to Submit Nomination form

For a smooth completion of the process, please start by carefully reviewing the steps outlined below. This will help you follow each part of the procedure correctly.

Step 1. Download Nomination Form

Select blue button Use Chrome as your browser. This step will download the form to your device.

Step 2. Complete All Fields

Fill in each required field with accurate information.

Step 3. Save Filled Form

Save the form as a named file with your changes on your device.

Step 4. Submit Referral form

Use the yellow button to choose the saved file on your device and then use the red button to submit it.

WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTION

NOMINATION FORM

Recognizing youths for their outstanding achievements is an opportunity to encourage and foster their growth. Please provide your contact information for us to reach out regarding your nomination.