Local clubs of Kiwanis International are seeking applicants for the 2023 Teenager of the Year Award. Kiwanis is an international organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to deserving teenagers for their service to their school and community, citizenship, leadership performance, character and academic achievements. If the nominee continues through the competition process at club, division and district levels, the finalist will be awarded the title of 2023 Capital District Teenager of the Year, $2,500.00 and a trip with their parents/guardians to the Kiwanis District Convention, August 18-20, 2023, in Richmond, VA.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Capital District Teenager of the Year Award welcomes applications from young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and are currently residing in DC, DE, MD, WV or VA. The following criteria will be used in choosing winners:
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
Demonstrated a consistent and dedicated commitment to community service;
Demonstrated positive spirit, courage, academic achievement, generosity and high moral purpose;
Shown initiative, tenacity and unselfishness in pursuit of their community service efforts;
Accomplished something that inspired others to make a positive difference in their community; and
Made an impact beyond themselves that improved their community or the volunteer organization they support.
Statement of non-discrimination: The Capital District of Kiwanis International and the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation do not discriminate on the basis of any applicable protected classification including, but not limited to race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
AWARD INCLUDES:
$2500 funded by the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation (choice of CD, check or savings bond)
Recognition certificate
Trip to the Kiwanis Capital District Convention August 18-20, 2023 in Richmond, VA.
Recognition in the Kiwanis Capital District Convention program booklet and the 2023 Capital Kiwanian Magazine summer edition
TIMELINE
November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 at 5 p.m.: Students may apply online. Only complete applications will be accepted. No applications will be considered that are submitted after that date and time.
No later than March 1, 2023: Kiwanis Clubs will select and notify club winners and submit certified names to their Lt. Governor.
No later than April 1, 2023: Divisions will select and notify division winners and submit certified names to the ToY District Chairperson.
No later than May 1, 2023: The district level winner will have been selected and the certified name sent to the District Governor.
I was truly honored to find this news on Facebook this morning. Thank you to those who helped with the surprise -- President of Roanoke Kiwanis Ben Spiker, Division 15 Lt. Governor April Farmer, Capital District Governor Jen Wolff, and my dear wife, Joyce. I do love Kiwanis -- and especially the Roanoke club, our division and region, and the Capital District.
Teenager of the Year
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Local clubs of Kiwanis International are seeking applicants for the 2023 Teenager of the Year Award. Kiwanis is an international organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to deserving teenagers for their service to their school and community, citizenship, leadership performance, character and academic achievements. If the nominee continues through the competition process at club, division and district levels, the finalist will be awarded the title of 2023 Capital District Teenager of the Year, $2,500.00 and a trip with their parents/guardians to the Kiwanis District Convention, August 18-20, 2023, in Richmond, VA.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Capital District Teenager of the Year Award welcomes applications from young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and are currently residing in DC, DE, MD, WV or VA. The following criteria will be used in choosing winners:
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
Statement of non-discrimination: The Capital District of Kiwanis International and the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation do not discriminate on the basis of any applicable protected classification including, but not limited to race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
AWARD INCLUDES:
TIMELINE
November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 at 5 p.m.: Students may apply online. Only complete applications will be accepted. No applications will be considered that are submitted after that date and time.
No later than March 1, 2023: Kiwanis Clubs will select and notify club winners and submit certified names to their Lt. Governor.
No later than April 1, 2023: Divisions will select and notify division winners and submit certified names to the ToY District Chairperson.
No later than May 1, 2023: The district level winner will have been selected and the certified name sent to the District Governor.
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Congratulations, John!!!
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Well deserved. Congratulations John Montgomery .
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I was truly honored to find this news on Facebook this morning. Thank you to those who helped with the surprise -- President of Roanoke Kiwanis Ben Spiker, Division 15 Lt. Governor April Farmer, Capital District Governor Jen Wolff, and my dear wife, Joyce. I do love Kiwanis -- and especially the Roanoke club, our division and region, and the Capital District.
John is a wonderful human AND Kiwanian!
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