Local clubs of Kiwanis International are seeking applicants for the 2021 – 2022 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 2021 – 2022 Capital District Teenager of the Year, $2,500.00 and a trip with their parents/guardians to the Kiwanis District Convention, August 19-21, 2022, in Baltimore, MD.
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 19-21, 2022 in Baltimore, MD.
Recognition in the Kiwanis Capital District Convention program booklet and the 2022 Capital Kiwanian Magazine summer edition
TIMELINE
November 1, 2021 to February 1, 2022 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, 2022: Kiwanis Clubs will select and notify club winners and submit certified names to their Lt. Governor.
No later than April 1, 2022: Divisions will select and notify division winners and submit certified names to the ToY District Chairperson.
No later than May 1, 2022: The district level winner will have been selected and the certified name sent to the District Governor.
We often talk about and highlight great volunteer organizations here in Hampton Roads and today we want to shine the light on our local Kiwanis Clubs. These clubs in all of our seven cities have be…
Teenager of the Year
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Local clubs of Kiwanis International are seeking applicants for the 2021 – 2022 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 2021 – 2022 Capital District Teenager of the Year, $2,500.00 and a trip with their parents/guardians to the Kiwanis District Convention, August 19-21, 2022, in Baltimore, MD.
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, 2021 to February 1, 2022 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, 2022: Kiwanis Clubs will select and notify club winners and submit certified names to their Lt. Governor.
No later than April 1, 2022: Divisions will select and notify division winners and submit certified names to the ToY District Chairperson.
No later than May 1, 2022: The district level winner will have been selected and the certified name sent to the District Governor.
Download Application Guidelines Here
Download Scoring Rubric Here
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Kiwanis International Vice President Katrina Baranko traveled to the Capital District to help with recruitment efforts, and was interviewed on local television! Thank you, WAVY TV 10, for helping us get the word out about the great work we do to serve communities.
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Thank you Capital District Kiwanis for the amazing hospitality these past few days during the Club boosting/LtG Elect training event. It was great to spend time with Governor-Elect Jennifer Dugent Wolff and her enthusiastic board. The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, Virginia, The Kiwanis Club of Virginia Beach and the The Kiwanis Club of Great Bridge were so much fun to work with as well! It was was also great to see Katrina Jones Baranko (and Nathaniel Kyle, too!) ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re ready and excited to be training next year’s leaders this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less
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Such a great Day 1!!
It was a great event! Thank you to all those who helped put it together for us trainees!
Thank you for the training opportunity!
Have fun. This is an exciting time.
We are seeking a Kiwanian with a background in public relations to help spread the word about Kiwanis on the District level. Duties would include writing and distributing the occasional press release, serve as the media contact, and help provide resources to clubs on how to promote their activities to the public.
Social Media experience is NOT required (we already have that covered!) This position would begin October 1.
Please contact Governor-Elect Jen Wolff at jen.wolff@capitalkiwanis.org if you are interested or have any questions! ... See MoreSee Less
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