Each year, thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program worldwide. Young people ages 14-30 chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar, camp, or workshop to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event's curriculum.
RYLA aims to:
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Demonstrate Rotarian's respect and concern for youth.
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Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders.
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Encourage leadership of youth by youth
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Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their community
RYLA was officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, and is one
of the most significant and fast- growing programs of Rotary service. The
Rotary Club of Indiana was the first club in the district to host a RYLA
Conferences in 2002 and 2003 at IUP. Indiana Rotary sponsors at least four
RYLA recipients per year.