YDI has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of our dedication and achievements as a youth services provider. Below is a partial list of our honors.

bullet The VIVA Award, 2005, for work against the drug abuse that infiltrates neighborhoods and threatens children's welfare.

bullet The Lewis Hine Award, NYC, 2004, for unheralded work to better the lives of America's youth

bullet The Leadership Award, 2003, Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families

bullet The PiƱon Award of Excellence, 2001, Quality New Mexico, for YDI's integration of Total Quality Management Principles

bullet The Gold Commitment Award, 2001, National Head Start Association Academy

bullet The National Affiliate of the Year Award, 1996, National Council for La Raza (NCLR)

bullet The 1000 Points of Light Award, 1992, from President George Bush

bullet The Agency of the Year Award, 1991, United Way of Albuquerque

bullet The Presidential Award for Exemplary Performance, for services for high risk youth, Job Training and Partnership Act (JTPA)

bullet The Exemplary Youth Program Award, Carnegie Foundation

bullet The Excellence in Humanitarian Services Award, National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations

bullet The National Exemplary Award for Outstanding Comprehensive Youth Services, National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations

bullet The National Humanitarian Services Award for Work with Homeless and Runaway Youth, National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations

bullet The National Exemplary Achievement Award, National Association of Counties

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