City Seeks Nominations for Youth Honoring Kindness, Respect, and Growth with SWAGGAR Awards

The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Children and Youth is accepting nominations for the 2025 SWAGGER (Students Who Act Generously, Grow, and Earn Respect) Awards.

These awards honor young people in our community who consistently demonstrate kindness, personal growth, and a commitment to fostering respect in their everyday lives.

Nominees must reside in Bloomington and may be nominated by educators, family members, neighbors, friends, service providers, or members of faith communities. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, May 12 for youth in the following grade-level categories:

• K–3
• 4–6
• 7–8
• 9–12

Nomination forms and more details are available at bloomington.in.gov/cscy.

An awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 3 from 6-7 p.m. at Switchyard Park, where honorees will receive prizes and an official City of Bloomington proclamation. A light dinner will be provided for all nominees, their families, nominators, and supporters.

The mission of the Commission on the Status of Children and Youth is to promote meaningful connections in the community that empower, enhance, and nurture the lives of children and youth in Bloomington.

For additional information, contact Andrew Shannon, Safe and Civil City Director at Andrew.Shannon@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3559.