With the approval of the Chemung County Legislature, Chemung County Executive Chris Moss be kicking off a new initiative called the Chemung County Executive “Excellence” Award to recognize area youth who have overcome adversity, shown tremendous resiliency and growth, athletic achievement, artistic expression or demonstrated their citizenship and civic engagement through community service. Every month (2) recipients will be chosen from nominations received from throughout Chemung County and publicly recognized at the monthly county legislature meeting for their respective accomplishments. Nomination forms will be available on the County’s web-site starting March 1st.