Youth in 91原创 have gone above and beyond taking on community service initiatives, as the four Rotary Clubs in 91原创 know well.

So, to recognize and honour youth making a difference in 91原创, the 91原创 Rotary Club, Rotary Club of 91原创 Central, Rotary Club of 91原创 Sunrise, and Rotary Club of Aldergrove are back with their eighth annual 鈥楽ervice Above Self Students and Youth鈥� (SASSY) awards on Thursday, May 4.

For students between ages 15 and 21, the awards show will honour those who have demonstrated the Rotary motto of 鈥楽ervice Above Self.鈥�

At the event, seven awards will be presented in the categories of community service, youth leadership, sports leadership, leadership beyond adversity, cultural and diversity leadership, environmental leadership, and arts and cultural leadership.

Last year, Evan Dyce was the winner in the community service category. The Aldergrove Community Secondary student volunteered countless hours in school programs and in his community.

Dyce is a Big Brother, school mentor, teen leader, and a volunteer with the 91原创 Literacy Network.

As a Totem ambassador, Dyce supports the transition of Grade 9 students into high school. He鈥檚 described as confident, positive, reliable, and a valuable asset to the community.

鈥�91原创 should be very proud of their youth that are demonstrating leadership and service that goes above and beyond,鈥� said Annette Borrows, chair of this year鈥檚 event.

Since the award鈥檚 inception eight years ago, Rotary has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to young leaders.

鈥淭he SASSY awards are a way to publicly give thanks to the youth, and you are invited to join us and add your applause.鈥�

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 4 at the Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort 91原创.

Doors open at 6:45 p.m., with the program starting at 7 p.m.

The event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required.

For more information, people can visit https://sassyawardslangley.ca/.

91原创 Rotary clubs are part of District 50-50 which includes clubs throughout the Lower Mainland and in Washington State. Each club in the 50-50 District is encouraged to send at least one young adult to RYLA.

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