Teenager of the Year

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Local clubs of Kiwanis International are seeking applicants for the 2020 – 2021 Teenager of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to deserving teenagers for their citizenship, service to their school and community, 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 2020 – 2021 Capital District Teenager of the Year, $2,500.00 and a trip with their parents/guardians to the Kiwanis District Convention, August 20-22, 2021, in Roanoke, 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 (not yet age 19) and are currently residing in DC, DE, MD or VA. The following criteria will be used in choosing winners:

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

Demonstrated positive spirit, courage, academic achievement, generosity and high moral purpose;
Shown initiative, tenacity and unselfishness in pursuit of their goals;
Accomplished something with inspirational value – something that could inspire others to make a difference; and
Made an impact on the world beyond themselves.

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 20-22, 2021 in Roanoke, VA
Recognition in the Kiwanis Capital District Convention program booklet and the 2021 Capital Kiwanian Magazine summer edition

TIMELINE

November 1, 2020 to February 1, 2021 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, 2021: Kiwanis Clubs will select and notify club winners and submit certified names to their Lt. Governor.

No later than April 1, 2021: Divisions will select and notify division winners and submit the certified names to the ToY District Chairperson no later than April 5, 2021.

No later than May 1, 2021: 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

Download Instructions for Kiwanis Clubs and Lt. Governors

2020-2021 Application Form

Teenager of the Year Application Form

Teenager of the Year

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Name*
First Last
Nickname
Grade in Current School Year*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Statement of Nominee*
Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf.
Application Certification & Authorization to Use Name and Image*
I agree
I certify to the accuracy of the facts included in this application and give permission to the Capital District of Kiwanis International to use my name, photograph and information in press releases, newsletters or other publicity. I further certify that if I am under the age of 18, I have the permission of my parent or guardian in making this submission. I understand that this application becomes the property of the Capital District of Kiwanis International and will not be returned.

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Name of School*
School Phone Number*
School Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Engagement: List school awards, school-related curricular activities, school-related extracurricular activities, and non-school related activities in the proper section of the application below. (Include Name of organization, position, nature of award or honor received and year. Do not duplicate memberships.)
- School Awards (Examples include honor roll, Student of the Month, etc.)
- School Related Curricular Activities (Examples include National Honor Society, music, agriculture, drama, etc.; Activities should be included here when related to academics.)
- School Related Extracurricular Activities (Examples include cheerleading, Key Club, sports, etc.; Activities should be included here when not related to academics.)
- Non-School Community/Employment Activities, Honors and Awards to include membership and leadership positions (Examples include church activities and awards, mission trips, fundraisers, Eagle School/Girl Scout, etc.; Include date of receipt of award as well as dates and hours of service for activities.)
- School Awards*
  Examples include honor roll, Student of the Month, etc.
- School Related Curricular Activities*
  Examples include National Honor Society, music, agriculture, drama, etc.; Activities should be included here when related to academics.
- School Related Extracurricular Activities*
  Examples include cheerleading, Key Club, sports, etc.; Activities should be included here when not related to academics.)
- • Non-School Community/Employment Activities, Honors and Awards to include membership and leadership positions*
  Examples include church activities and awards, mission trips, fundraisers, Eagle School/Girl Scout, etc.; Include date of receipt of award as well as dates and hours of service for activities.
- Current School Transcript*
  Note: If an applicant is a middle school student or freshman, a first semester report card may be submitted.

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Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Parental/Guardian Consent*
I agree
I hereby certify that the information in this application pertaining to my child is true and correct, and I hereby waive any claim against the Capital District of Kiwanis International or its clubs.
Recommendation of School Faculty Member
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc.
Recommendation of Community/Non-Profit Organization, or Employer
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc.
Recommendation of Adult Neighbor, Clergy or Community Leader
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc.
Local Kiwanis Club*
If there is no local Kiwanis club, please select "NO LOCAL CLUB" and your entry will be routed to appropriate individual.
Email
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