Timed with Youth Week, marked in B.C. during the first week in May, each of the North Shore municipalities recognized exceptional local youth with awards May 7. Both the City and District of North Vancouver held a Civic Youth Awards ceremony in their respective council chambers (featured here).

The District of West Vancouver held their annual Youth Council at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, giving youth an opportunity to engage in a discussion with council, followed by the Youth Appreciation Awards. To read about the 2012 winners, visit www.nsnews.com.