Interactors Win Prestigious Good Citizens Award from the Union League of Philadelphia

Congratulations to Hatboro-Horsham Interact members Julia Zimmerman and Jesse Prosser on winning the Good Citizenship Award presented by the Union League of Philadelphia.

In 1946, the Union League established the Youth Work Committee to demonstrate its motto, “Love of Country Leads,” and to motivate high school juniors to set high personal standards of behavior and leadership as they mature into responsible citizens. In 1971, Youth Work was formalized by the creation of a trust known today as The Youth Work Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia. The Youth Work Committee, comprised of a group of Union League members, continues as the Foundation’s program arm.

Each year, The Youth Work Committee partners with approximately 50 youth-serving organizations (‘Agencies’) from across the Greater Philadelphia region. These agencies collectively nominate more than 280 young men and women to receive the Union League’s Good Citizenship Award. The youth are chosen without regard to race, color, creed, gender or political background, but must have demonstrated marked evidence of good citizenship.

The annual Good Citizen Day in May features a morning of presentations and workshops focused on the aspects of good citizenship. The afternoon includes special programs in Philadelphia's historic City Hall. The highlight of the day takes place off-site, away from the Union League building. Students get an opportunity to explore the different branches of government and their respective roles and responsibilities. The highlight of the day for many is the Award Banquet, which is attended by many Union League members and special guests. The Good Citizenship Award has been presented to more than 17,000 young people, many of whom have become leaders in their chosen business or profession.

This year was Rotary International's inaugural year as an agency and we could not be more proud of these amazing Interactors.

Way to go Julia and Jesse!!!

For more information and photo's from Good Citizens Day 2015 please see their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/YouthWorkFoundation