October is Youth Empowerment Month, a time to celebrate brilliant young people throughout the city. People 25 and under who have been exemplary may be nominated.

If interested in nominating a changemaker to help spotlight his or her work and lift up his or her voice, visit shorturl.at/ou6d5. The deadline is Sept. 12.

Winners will receive certificates from the Mayor’s Office, their borough president and their area City Council member.

Overseeing the event, which is being led by young folks, is Queens Community Board 12 Youth Committee Chair Linette Townsley. People may call her at (347) 476-7650 or email her at octoberyouthempowerment@gmail.com to learn more.

“Resolution 193, which designates October as Youth Empowerment Month in New York City passed last year and aims to recognize and

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