YOVASO Traffic Safety Awards
Recognizing Outstanding Leaders for Youth Traffic Safety
YOVASO strongly believes in the importance of bringing recognition to our member clubs, youth groups, and schools for helping save young lives on Virginia's highways. YOVASO's annual Awards Ceremony is held each year during the Summer Leadership Retreat to recognize exemplary youth traffic safety programs and to challenge our members to strive for excellence in their peer-to-peer clubs. The awards are designed to recognize all levels of involvement, from new schools and youth groups just starting their traffic safety programs to veteran clubs working towards earning ribbons for Outstanding Club Recognition.
Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) will OPEN nominations for the 2025-2026 YOVASO Traffic Safety Awards on April 1st, 2026.
Nominations will CLOSE on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Please click the link below for the Awards Nomination Form which details how to nominate an individual, club, school or youth group that you feel deserves recognition. Groups/individuals may submit multiple nominations.
Instructions for Nominations:
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Submit the online form at the link below.
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Supporting materials (photos, videos, etc.) may be emailed to kendall.lythgoe@vsp.virginia.gov.
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Provide a detailed description explaining why you are nominating this individual, club, or organization.
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Include a summary of programs and projects completed during the 2025–2026 school year that promote safe teen driving.
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Refer to the award category descriptions for judging criteria.
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Nominations must reflect initiatives from the current (2025–2026) school year.
