EACH CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: |
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• | The following are NMAA sanctioned sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Spirit, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. |
• | The following are NMAA sanctioned activities: Athletic Training Challenge, Bowling, BPA, Chess, Choir, Concert Band, DECA, Drama/One Act Play, Educators Rising, English Expo, Esports, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, JROTC, Mock Trial, Powerlifting, Scholastic Publications, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Skills USA, Speech and Debate, Student Council and TSA. |
• | Candidate must be a participant within a “Large school.” This would be a school that falls within class 3A-5A. |
• | Candidate must be a graduating senior who actively participated in at least one of the sports and at least one of the activities listed above throughout his/her high school career. |
• | Candidate must have a GPA of at least 3.5. |
• | Candidate’s high school transcript must be submitted. |
• | Candidate’s ACT and/or SAT score(s) must be listed on the application (if applicable). |
• | Applicants must submit a one page personal statement addressing the following question: What have you learned from your involvement in high school athletics/activities that has helped you overcome the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? |
• | Nominators must submit a one page statement addressing the candidate’s worthiness of this award. |
• | A recent photograph or clear snapshot of the candidate must be submitted. |
• | At least three letters of recommendation must be submitted. One must be from a candidate’s coach/sponsor, and one must from a candidate’s teacher |
• | Candidate must graduate from high school during the year of application and begin college the following fall semester. |
TIPS ON COMPLETING THE APPLICATION/NOMINATION PACKET |
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1. | Read the requirements listed above carefully. |
2. | Be sure to fill out the application/nomination form completely. |
3. | Applications/nominations must be submitted by February 1. |
4. | Submit all materials together to insure that all information is received. |
5. | Incomplete application/nomination packets will not be considered. |
Application Checklist |
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• | Application/nomination form |
Chris Kedge
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• | Transcript | |
• | Personal Statement | |
• | Photograph | |
• | Three (3) letters of recommendation | |
• | Nominating Statement (if applicable) | |
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