August 9, 2025
The Youth Citizenship Award seeks to recognize a youth member of the community who models our vision by cultivating integrity, fostering responsibility, promoting inclusivity, and building confidence within themselves and others. This year's recipient exemplifies all of those attributes.
At home, some might describe this year’s recipient as quiet, but as you get to know him, you’d discover more of his passions. He enjoys fishing, is comfortable around animals, and wants to pursue becoming a veterinarian. At school, he’s a fierce competitor on the water polo team and a state championship level swimmer.Around the CSA you’ll find him always willing to help out, always there if needed. Like many, he’ll spend time playing with cousins on the beach or giving back to the CSA through service or work. His first official job was at The Crystal View under Fritz’ mentorship. Prior to that, Leslie on waterfront had him and his brother as junior life guards with those little red fanny packs helping out. Little did we know how impactful that informal role would become.
This summer, all of that was put to the test when our community experienced a serious incident at the swimming area. As the lifeguards were preparing to leave for the day, this year’s Youth Citizenship Award recipient approached a swim raft to inform others he was going off duty. But instead of wrapping up the day, he found himself called into action.
A swimmer was in serious distress at the raft. Weston quickly paddled over in a kayak, then dove into the water to reach the swimmer. Weston acted swiftly and decisively - applying his training and saving the swimmer's life.
Sometimes, a summer job becomes something much more. More for those you serve, and more for yourself.
We are incredibly grateful for the outcome of that day, and that’s why we’re proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 Youth Citizenship Award recipient: Weston Leete!