The Catholic Youth Leadership Award (CYLA) was established in 1959 by the Louisiana State Council and recognizes Catholic high school senior boys and girls in the areas of spiritual, scholastic, civic, athletic and general achievement. Awards are provided to one boy and one girl at the local Council, Diocesan and State levels. Council awards are $500 each, Diocesan awards are $1000 for each, and State awards are $5000 for 1st place, $3000 for 2nd place and $2000 for 3rd place.
THE CYLA PROCESS: