HEROES for Youth Award presented by National Safe Place and Southwest Airlines
HEROES serves as an acronym for individuals who:
H – Hear the voices of at-risk youth
E – Engage in the discussion
R – Respond to the call
O – Observe the need for change and take action
E – Educate and Encourage key stakeholders to make a positive difference
S – Significantly change the lives of at-risk youth for the better
Additionally, award recipients have:
- Developed effective, innovative responses to the needs of youth
- Demonstrated exemplary youth advocacy efforts
- Exhibited broad leadership and commendable service
- Achieved recognizable accomplishments and positively influenced the field of services to youth
The deadline for submitting applications is July 1, 2013.

