Ridgewood February 9, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 The Ridgewood YMCA is now accepting applications for its 2011 volunteer awards. Each year, the Ridgewood Y recognizes the many volunteers who devote their time and energy at the Y and throughout the community. The 2011 Volunteer Awards will be presented at the annual Ridgewood YMCA Volunteer Recognition Reception, to be held March 11 at the Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Applications are now being accepted for the following awards: Laurence G. Meads Memorial Award -- A YMCA tradition and honor, this award is presented to a person from the communities served by the Ridgewood YMCA in recognition of “outstanding volunteer service to youth.” Chet Van Doren Service Award -- Established in 1997 to honor Chet Van Doren’s long and devoted service to the Ridgewood YMCA, this award is presented to a person who has given significant volunteer service to the Ridgewood YMCA. To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or younger, have given significant service to the Ridgewood YMCA, demonstrate positive character and leadership qualities, and show commitment to the Ridgewood YMCA and its mission. Jacob Van Dyke Memorial Award -- Jacob Van Dyke was instrumental in the selection, purchase, and funding of the YMCA Camp Bernie property and buildings. This award is presented in Van Dyke’s honor to a person from the Ridgewood YMCA in recognition of “outstanding volunteer service to the YMCA.” The William E. Remington Good Citizenship Award -- The Remington Award is presented to exemplary persons, 21 years of age or younger and members in good standing of the Ridgewood YMCA, who have given significant service to their communities, religious organizations, schools, and service organizations. These individuals display character, integrity, honesty, and the ideals of American citizenship. Up to three $1,000 Wil- YMCA accepts applications for 2011 volunteer awards liam E. Remington Good Citizenship Awards are given annually. Applications for the above awards are available from the Ridgewood YMCA website at http://www.ridgewoodymca.org/volunteer.asp or from the Ridgewood Y Oak Street branch. Deadline for submission of all materials and application is 5 p.m. on Feb. 28. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women, and children -- regardless of age, income, or background -- to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence to deliver lasting personal and social change. 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