The 32nd Annual Hamilton County Youth Service Awards will be held Monday, May 12, at 4:00 p.m. at the Government & Judicial Center in Noblesville. The ceremony honors local teens for exceptional community service and commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

Sponsored by the Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (HCCOAOD), the event highlights the efforts of youth who have made a significant impact in their schools and communities.

“Every year, I’m amazed by the passion and resilience of these young leaders,” said Monica Greer, executive director of HCCOAOD. “Their dedication to service and their stand for a drug-free lifestyle are powerful reminders of the positive future being built right here in Hamilton County.”

This year’s finalists include students from all seven public high schools in the county: Josh Cale (Carmel High School), Sloan Ferguson (Fishers High School), Madison Bowman (Hamilton Heights High School), Evan Lawhead (Hamilton Southeastern High School), Ryan Vetor (Noblesville High School), Zachary Phillips (Sheridan High School), and Asha Adhikari (Westfield High School).

Each nominee will receive a $300 scholarship for their contributions. One student will be selected to receive the top honor — a $1,000 scholarship — chosen by a committee of county employees.

The awards ceremony is part of a broader initiative by HCCOAOD to promote youth leadership and healthy choices across Hamilton County.