Members discussed the annual Youth Advocacy Award, which recognizes a high-school senior for advocacy and volunteerism. The committee agreed on a timeline: open applications in January, close them in March, conduct committee review in April and present the winner at the May town council meeting.

Haley confirmed she will send out the application form and manage the process. "Haley's gonna get the application, and she'll be in charge of sending it out," one member said. Committee members also discussed prize elements (a plaque or trophy and modest gifts) and whether to label the award with a graduating class rather than a single year.

Why it matters: The award highlights youth civic engagement and provides a formal recognition mechanism that the committee said supports local student leadership.

Next steps: Committee agreed to use the existing application template, open the call for nominations in January and schedule a review of submissions at the April meeting prior to the May presentation.