York County Youth Commission presents 2025 Outstanding Youth Awards

The York County Board of Supervisors recognized five high school students Tuesday evening during a quarterly presentation from the York County Youth Commission, awarding the 2025 Outstanding Youth Awards.

The awards ceremony, presented by youth commissioners and Parks & Recreation staff, singled out students for community service, compassion, courage and overall excellence. Donnie Babajanoff, a youth commissioner from District 5, led the presentation and introduced awardees and short video remarks.

Allison Eco received the community service award for volunteer work with York County Parks and Recreation’s safety town camp, painting murals at churches and schools, classroom support at Seaford Elementary, and tutoring peers. Anastasia Broderinco was honored for compassion after nominations cited more than 300 volunteer hours with Peninsula Community Chapel, teen advisory work at Tabb Library, founding Tabb High School’s Photography Club, and individual support to an immigrant elementary-school student. Margaret “Maggie” Annette earned the courage award for leadership roles in student government and athletics; Charlie Kirschmeyer received the excellence award for academic honors, theater participation, film production recognition and community service.

Scott Hendricks, York County Parks and Recreation recreation supervisor and county liaison to the youth commission, invited Supervisors to the dais to present certificates and take a group photo with commissioners. Supervisor Roan, who serves as the Board liaison to the youth commission, praised the students’ work and said the commission ‘‘connects the schools and the Board’’ through town halls and student surveys. Several board members echoed congratulations and noted the time students invest in extracurricular activities.

The youth commission described its semester activities, including monthly market-day participation, speaker events, a Botanical Gardens field trip and the annual town hall series that collects student concerns for presentation to district representatives and the school board. Babajanoff said the commission’s survey work is one of its primary methods for amplifying student input to county leaders.

The board responded with applause and brief remarks noting the role of parents and teachers in supporting student achievement. The county posted more information about the youth commission, including membership and contact information, and encouraged residents to visit the county youth commission website.

The presentation concluded with award videos from recipients and formal recognition by the Board of Supervisors.