YSB Awards
On Behalf of Youth Award
The "On Behalf of Youth Award" honors individual community members who provide excellent services or activities for youth. One award will be given to an adult and one will be given to a youth. To be eligible to receive the "On Behalf of Youth Award" the nominee must:
Live or work in the YSB's primary service area (ISD #831 and all of Chisago County)
Cannot be a current member of the YSB Staff
Be a positive role model for youth
Break down barriers between youth and adults
Provide enthusiastic leadership to youth above and beyond the call of job duties or on a volunteer basis
Nominees for the youth award must be in grades 9 - 12
A connection to the YSB is preferred
2007 On Behalf of Youth Award Recipient: Mike Brinkman
Mike Brinkman, Scout master of Wyoming, MN Boy Scout Troop 142 received the 2007 On Behalf of Youth Award at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Monday evening, May 19. YSB board member Mike Aschenbrener presented the award to Brinkman while scouts and parents gathered for the annual dinner and scouting awards applauded his leadership and local efforts to ensure the success of youth.
James Trudeau Award
The James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award is presented annually by Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau to a local licensed law enforcement officer living or working in the YSB’s primary service area (Washington and Anoka County communities served by ISD 831 and all of Chisago County) who is a positive role model for youth, breaks down barriers between youth and adults, and shows enthusiasm, leadership, generosity and service to youth above and beyond job duties. The award is named for YSB founder, former Forest Lake Chief of Police, and retired Washington County Sheriff James R. Trudeau.
Nominations for the On Behalf of Youth Award and the James Trudeau Award are accepted each Spring. Nomination forms are below. Please call 651-464-3685 if you have questions.
On Behalf of Youth Award nomination form PDF
James Trudeau Award nomination form PDF
2007 James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award goes to FLPD Officer Matt Smith
Officer Matt Smith, Forest Lake Police Department, was selected by YSB’s Board of Directors to be honored with the James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award for exemplary service to local youth in 2007. Smith is liaison officer to Forest Lake Area High School. YSB Board Chair Kathy Lillis presented the award to Officer Smith while students were gathered for Forest Lake Area High School’s mock car crash on Wednesday May 21. Chief Clark Quiring accepted a second plaque for Forest Lake Police Department which recognizes Smith’s contributions on behalf of local youth.
Youth Service Bureau (YSB) is a non-profit organization, serving residents of Washington, Chisago and Anoka counties. The mission of YSB is to ensure the success of youth. Programs and services provided reflect the belief that youth will be successful when relationships are strong, families are involved, communities are caring, harmony is restored and youth have the skills and opportunities for citizenship. For more information, please visit our website at www.ysblakesarea.org.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The "Lifetime Achievement Award" is given to a community resident in recognition of a lifetime of dedication and commitment to serving youth. It is given at the discretion of the YSB Board of Directors. This award was established in 1999 with the first recipient being Barbara Swanson, retired YSB Executive Director.
Past Award Winners
YSB Award Recipients
On Behalf of Youth Award
1988 Janet Ames
1989 John F. Hayes Family
1990 Joyce Leslie
1991 Cliff Buchan
1992 Carleen Peterson
1993 Duane Rasmussen
1994 Doug & Sandi Swenson
1995 James Trudeau
1996 Kay Pranis
1997 Karen Morehead
1998 Sally Tillema
1999 Wayne Schwalbe & Angie Kotrba
2000 Charlie Sutton, Bill Burgess & Careth Sorenson
2001 Susan Novak & Josh Sternhagen
2002 Howard Kurtz & Charlie Torrez
2003 Betty Hestekin & Dawn Kichler
2004 Joe Grafft & Mariah Docksteader
2005 Angela Walker
James Trudeau Award
2000 Officer Ronald Rollins
2001 Chief David Schwartz
2002 Chief Dave Pecchia
2003 Officer Kelly McCarthy & Officer Dale Hager
2004 Officer Timothy Tougas
2005 Dan Poepard
2006 Sergeant Greg Weiss
Lifetime Achievement Award
1999 Barbara Swanson