Nestle Very Best In Youth

Nestlé has been a proud sponsor of the Very Best In Youth program for more than nine years. Created to spotlight the best in youth leadership, the program identifies teens whose efforts are making a profound impact in lives other than their own.

They applaud their passionate commitment to community service. Their conviction to their projects, their steadfastness and their academic achievements represent the very in best in youth.

“Young people are the future of this country, and it's up to us as adults to see that young people have the tools and resources to make that future bright,” says Kenneth W. Bentley, Nestlé Vice President of Community Affairs/Educational Programs and author of the Nestlé Very Best In Youth book series.

What You Can Win

*Nestlé helps young people who want to make a difference realize their dreams by donating $1,000 in the name of each winner to the charity of his/her choice.
*Nestlé awards the winner a trip for them and a parent or guardian to Los Angeles for the Nestlé Very Best In Youth awards ceremony. The trip includes round trip coach air travel, hotel accommodations for three nights plus spending money.
*Winners are featured in a special publication.
*Each entrant will receive a certificate of achievement from Nestlé and samples of Nestlé products.

Interested in Becoming a Candidate?

*Nominees must be between 13 and 18 years of age and have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit the nomination. Entrants also must:
*Demonstrate good citizenship and a strong academic record.
*Show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church or the community

Applications for the 2009 Nestlé Very Best In Youth competition is available now. Please visit their website to download your copy of the entry form. Applications must be completed by the nominee (you, not your mom). In addition to eight essay questions, nominations must be accompanied by:

*Two letters of recommendation (other than your parents)
*Parent or Legal Guardian consent form
*Copies of most current report cards or transcripts

For complete details, please download a Nestlé Very Best In Youth entry form.