Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission - Young Ambassadors Program

The Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission coordinates the Young Ambassadors program in cooperation with Growing Community Connections.  Do you know of a young person in grades 4-7 that has good character and should be recognized? Nominate them! Applications are available in March for the following school year.

A list of current Sioux City Young Ambassadors is below. The 2026 nomination form will be available in May 2026.

2025 Young Ambassadors

Lorena Cabello
Hudson Clabaugh
Miles Cooper
Charles Day
Jase Fisher
Ariana Gomez
Brooke Graham
Emberlyn Hamann
Carl Heth
Cael Koch
Sarah Maag
Aisha Moalim
Luna O'Kane
Lisiana Valadez

What is the Young Ambassadors Program?

The Sioux City Young Ambassadors Program recognizes young people who display good character. All nominated students receive a free Young Ambassadors t-shirt, gifts from area businesses, and public recognition in May.

From the nominations, students will be mentored by members of the Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission and given additional recognition.

Eligibility

• Must be in 4th-7th grade.
• Must be enrolled in a Sioux City public or parochial school, reside in Sioux City, but attend a school outside of Sioux City, or be home schooled in Sioux City.
• Must include one recommendation explaining why the applicant should be a Sioux City Young Ambassador. 

Complete the application and recommendation describing how the child demonstrates one of the six pillars of character (respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, citizenship).

Application:

Please direct questions to siouxcitymyc@gmail.com.