A recognition/incentive award for young adults created in
1992 by the Steuben County Youth Bureau and the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program as a memorial for the former Steuben County Sheriff Jack Lisi.
This award program targets young people 16 through 21 years old, who are
often overlooked and offers incentives to youth who have shown interest
and ambition toward academic or career/employment goals. “Jack had
compassion, concern and respect for youth who had problems which hindered
their ability to achieve and he felt that often they were not given enough
credit. Jack believed that what was needed was someone to care, show
support, assistance and guidance in order for youngsters to become contributing
members of society.” A maximum of eight finalists from within Steuben
County are selected by a committee to receive awards and incentives, dependent
upon information expressed on a referral form. At the present time
awards are given in the amount of $1,000 toward continuing education, internship/mentorship
program, financial assistance to Corning Community College, financial assistance
for post secondary education, certificates for books and/or educational
material and certificates for work related material. The winners
are recognized at a banquet in May.
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