NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ALL-STAR YOUTH

HARRINGTON, DE – April 12,2007 For Immediate Release

Delaware State Fair, Inc., in partnership with Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, is seeking nominations for its All-Star Youth program. The program was originally developed in 2001 to recognize adolescents for their outstanding societal contributions, personal successes, or heroic endeavors despite life’s adversities.

From the nominations, ten “All-Star Youth” are selected—one boy or girl to represent each day of the Fair. The winners are recognized at the Fair’s annual stockholder’s dinner, in the Fair’s nightly parade, and on the Fair’s website. Each All-Star Youth receives, on his/her day of recognition, a plaque recognizing his/her achievement, free gate admission to the Fair, carnival ride tickets, a Delaware State Fair tee shirt, and a cash prize.

Fair spokesperson, Danny Aguilar, noted, "Children are often evaluated solely on academic merit. The All-Star Youth program looks not only to academic achievement but also to personal development and community service to recognize children who have had a positive influence on the world around them. Furthermore, several of those selected to represent the Fair have achieved great successes despite challenges at home or with their health.”

To nominate a child who has displayed outstanding courage, commitment and/or achievement, please submit a letter of recommendation, along with supporting materials,
to:
ALL-STAR YOUTH NOMINATIONS
Delaware State Fair
P.O. Box 28
Harrington, DE 19952

Nominees must be 20 years of age or younger as of July 1, 2007. Nominations will not be accepted after May 18, 2007.  Any questions regarding this program please call (302) 398-3269.

Mission Statement:  The All Star Youth of-the-day program was established by the Delaware State Fair to honor ten young people for their remarkable accomplishments in volunteer service to the community, heroic deeds, exceptional scholastic achievement, and outstanding athletic prowess or for their ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of overwhelming obstacles.

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