• Youth of the Year

    The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for 2 Youths of the Year. The awards are scholarships given by the Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Clubs of Tulare, these will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Friday, January 24, 2025. The awards will be bestowed upon two high school seniors, who have demonstrated above average achievement in academics, community service, campus involvement, and leadership. Awardees will be given a $1000 scholarship each to go towards furthering their education after high school. Nominees must attend a school within the Tulare Joint Union High School District or reside in Tulare.

    Youth will be selected based on:
    · School Involvement
    · Community Involvement
    · Leadership
    · Academic Achievement
    · Innovation (creation of special projects, ideas, or services)
    · Achievement Despite Obstacles
    · Any other items of notable mention

    To nominate a student, please complete the nomination form below. You may include up to three letters of recommendation as well as any documents that may support your nomination. The information you provide will be used by the Tulare Business and Education Council to determine the recipient of the award. Nominations may not be self submitted.

    Nominations are due November 21, 2024.

    If you are experiencing any issues with submitting this form or uploading documents, please contact the Tulare Chamber by calling (559) 686-1547 or emailing info@tularechamber.org.
    Youth's Address
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    Please submit the following documents in order for this youth to be considered for the award:
    Please upload a transcript to verify GPA and course work.
    Please upload a minimum of one letter of recommendation from campus administration and/or faculty and others who can attest to student's worthiness of award. Additional letters of recommendation may be uploaded below, but are not required.
    Additional Documents May Be Submitted Below:
    If you have additional information or documents you would like to submit for consideration with this nomination, please do so by uploading below.