Scholarship amounts were announced during the event, which was held at Mariners Church in Irvine on November 3rd.
All students are seniors and have performed outstanding volunteerism in their communities.
The Teacher of the Year, Mary Schindler from Newport Mesa Unified School District, was presented with a plaque at the conference to honor her commitment to teaching youth about the benefits of volunteerism. The Volunteer Center Orange County's Youth Service Conference is one of the largest youth conferences in California and the 5th largest in the nation. 650 attendees participated in the conference's largest turnout. Students were able to attend workshops that will further their education, and to voice their opinion about social issues at round table discussions. In addition, a resource fair comprised of various Orange County nonprofit organizations allowed youth to learn about available service opportunities, and how their involvement in volunteerism makes a difference in their communities.