For well over 50 years, the Sweetheart Youth Ambassador Program has offered young women in Cranbrook training in leadership and personal development, and the search is on for candidates for the 2022 program.

“Applications for the 2022 program are currently being accepted and we encourage all young women in grades 10 or 11 in Cranbrook to apply,” said Sweetheart Program Coordinator Karin Penner. “We are excited to be back and able to offer the program to a new group of candidates and to bring back this important tradition in our community.”

The program runs over the course of five months and is focused on helping youth develop self-confidence while providing training in everything from public speaking and resume writing to financial management and budgeting. There is also a focus on community involvement and volunteering and the potential to earn scholarships.

“The pandemic has impacted our program significantly over the past two years; however, we are excited to be able to be back and will continue to be flexible and creative in the event public health guidelines change,” added Penner.

Application forms are available on www.samsteelesweethearts.com or by contacting Penner at 250-426-2957.

There will be an information meeting in early January for potential candidates and their parents/guardians, and the application deadline is January 17, 2022.

Lead image: Sweetheart of Sam Steele Mia Miles and Princess of Sam Steele Madeline Gauthier in the recent JCI Kootenay Santa Claus Parade. Ian Cobb/e-KNOW photo

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