Recognizing Our Alumni

Youth & Family Services’ (YFS) Alumni of the Year program began in 2015 as a way for YFS to recognize and honor past program participants who have either utilized skills they received from YFS to improve their own life or who are now making a positive impact in their own communities.

This award is given each year to no more than three individuals who live YFS’ mission to support children and their families in being capable, caring, and contributing members of our community, either on a volunteer basis or professionally.

If you know someone you feel should be considered for YFS’ Alumni of the Year Award, please fill out and submit the following information. We also encourage alumni to nominate themselves.

YFS' 2020 Alumni of the Year

How to Submit Your Nomination

Nominations may be submitted in writing or via email, but must answer the following question:

Why do you feel this individual should be considered for YFS’ Alumni of the Year award?

Nominations must also include the following information:

Your Information

1. Name

2. Mailing Address

3. Phone Number

4. Email Address

5. Relationship to Nominee


Nominee's Information

1. Name

2. Phone Number

3. Email Address

4. YFS Program Nominee is Associated With

5. Current Occupation and Business Title


Nominations can be hand-delivered or mailed to the address below:

Youth & Family Services
ATTN: Alumni Nomination
1920 N. Plaza Blvd.
Rapid City, SD 57702

Nominations can also be emailed to colson@youthandfamilyservices.org. Please type “Alumni Nomination” in the subject line.