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Teen Council Outstanding Teen Citizenship Award 2026

Are you a high school student who has positively impacted the San Ramon Community? If so, then please apply for the City of San Ramon’s “Outstanding Teen Citizenship Award.”

Each year, the City of San Ramon Teen Council selects a high school student who has made a significant contribution toward enhancing the quality of life for residents of San Ramon during the last year.

If selected, the award winner will be recognized at a City Council Meeting and presented with a plaque for their contribution to the City of San Ramon. The award winner may also be invited to a Parks and Community Services Commission meeting to be recognized.

The winner will also receive:
  • A $250 Scholarship, sponsored by Realty ONE Group Today
  • Recognition as "Teen of the Year" at the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce W.O.W. Awards Dinner


Criteria

Applications will be judged on the following criteria:


  • All applicants must live within the San Ramon city limits.
  • Applicants for Outstanding Teen Citizenship of the Year Award must be in 9th - 12th grade.
  • The application should clearly demonstrate the achievement, contribution, and impact made to the community through voluntary service during the past year August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026 (information pertaining to prior years outside the timeframe will not be considered during judging).
Application Procedure & Letters of Recommendation

  • Complete the official application form below.
  • 1-2 Letters of Recommendation are necessary from teachers, employers, etc. (not including family members) who will be able to highlight your qualities and show why you are a good candidate for this award.
Applications will be accepted through 4:30pm on Friday September 25, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

1.Full Name(Required.)
2.Contact Information(Required.)
3.School Attending for the 2026-2027 School Year(Required.)
4.Grade you will be in for the 2026-2027 School Year(Required.)
5.What have you done that has impacted San Ramon as a whole? How has this improved your community?

(Max. of approximately 2000 characters including spaces--about 320 words)(Required.)
6.What was your motivation behind your achievement? What were some challenges you faced?

(Max. of approximately 2000 characters including spaces--about 320 words)(Required.)
7.One - two reference letters from an educator, a community leader (scout leader, coach, cleric, or volunteer leader), an employer, or a personal reference (neighbor, friend). Reference letter cannot be from a family member. - Email Letters to jreaber@sanramon.ca.gov if having trouble uploading.
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Please ensure that your application packet is complete before submitting. The deadline to submit your application is September 25, 2026 at 4:30pm. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
The application must be complete and reference letter(s) attached to the application at the time of submission. If not complete, your submission will be disqualified, no exceptions. Any additional materials that are not required should not be included in your application packet and will disqualify your application if submitted. Not following directions (format, length, required materials) will disqualify your application. You must acknowledge this application confirming that the information listed is accurate and provided by the applicant.
8.Application Acknowledgement(Required.)