Adams County Board of Commissioners recognized the three outstanding local youths who will represent unincorporated Adams County as the nominees for this year’s Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA)—an annual, two-tiered awards program that honors Adams County teenagers, ages 13 to 19, who have overcome personal adversity and created positive changes in their lives. The ACMCYA teens are nominated by counselors, parents, coaches and teachers for local and county consideration.

This year’s nominees are Roberto Chacon Chacon and Taytiana Anderson from Global Leadership Academy and Fayelene Duran from Regis University. All three students have overcome significant challenges in order to excel in school. The Board of Commissioners presented each nominee with an awards plaque and certificate at a recent public hearing, which was preceded by a reception. 

“These courageous students are proof that even the greatest obstacles can be overcome with hard work and dedication,” said Board of Commissioners Chair Charles “Chaz” Tedesco. “These young citizens are truly an inspiration to us all.”