FACTS ABOUT YOUTH SALUTE

The National Council on Youth Leadership is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 and dedicated to the belief that the recognition we give to young men and women today serves as a powerful inspiration that can shape their behavior in tomorrow’s world.

The Greater Omaha-Council Bluffs Area Council on Youth Leadership started their affiliation with the National Council on Youth Leadership in 2017. The local council will recognize outstanding youth leaders from area high schools during a program better known as the “Youth Salute”.

The purpose of the Greater Omaha-Council Bluffs Area Council on Youth Leadership is to honor high school juniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average or higher through the end of their sophomore year and have held two or more leadership roles to which they were chosen by their peers or an adult leader within the past two years in school, religious or community sponsored organizations. The council helps young people grow into responsible adults by encouraging, recognizing and developing leadership.

Mission and Vision of Youth Salute

Youth Salute communities applaud the positive accomplishments of their young men and women, while they are building a culture that encourages excellence.

Youth Salute recognizes outstanding high school seniors, and involves them in seminars and workshops specifically designed to further develop their exemplary leadership skills.

Youth Salutes are the roots of our program, and have been implemented in communities across the country to provide recognition to outstanding high school seniors.