The 2010 YouthLaunch Service Awards Luncheon was held Friday, June 18, 2010 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Hilton Hotel in Austin.

This annual event honors three Texas high school seniors for their outstanding community service, with a scholarship to the college of their choice. Each year this event proves to be an inspiration, as the students take the podium to describe the obstacles they faced and their determination to reach out to improve their world.

YouthLaunch board President Scott Smyth

Board member Deidra Ryan with Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr and two Urban Roots Farm Interns

Board member Olga Seelig

Board member James Parsons with YouthLaunch youth, staff and guests

Board member Deidra Ryan with Executive Director Russell Smith and guests Lynn Mills and John Lutz

Peer Educators from YouthLaunch's No Kidding Program

Board Vice President Ryan Rothrock with YouthLaunch staff, youth, and guest Steve Bryant

Board members Eric Starkloff and Deb Haas, with guests Pei-San Brown and Jessica Gonzales

A Call to Service

YouthLaunch founder and board member Grant Thomas congratulates Scholarship Winner Chris Martz

Emcee Terri Gruca addresses the crowd

The 2010 Scholarship for Outstanding Service winners, with Executive Director Russell Smith and YouthLaunch founder Grant Thomas

Sponsors of the 2010 Luncheon:

Corporate Sponsor Resources

Corporate Sponsor Benefits

Corporate Sponsor Pledge Form

Table Captain Resources

Table Captain Information

Table Captain Pledge Form

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