The following criteria serve as guidelines for selection of nominees.

ART
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service through creative ability in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture or in any visual arts medium.
• sparked school or community projects or inspired, encouraged or taught others through practical application of creative abilities.
• donated creative talents to serve an organization or event which exists to help others.

 

ATHLETICS
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service in physical education, student team management or leadership.
• contributed to the welfare of others through athletic activities.
• displayed emotional sportsmanship, fair play and unselfish service.
• donated time and talent to teach, coach or lead those less fortunate.

 

CITIZENSHIP
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service in any academic field.
• shown an overall willingness to accept and carry out special assignments and projects within the school or community.
• displayed exemplary leadership, dependability, civic consciousness, and spirit of helpfulness.

 

COMMUNICATIONS
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service through work on student publications, broadcast programs, magazines, blogs or other journalistic outlets.
• used the written word to enlighten or educate the public in print or on screen.
• demonstrated talents in film writing or documentary making.

 

ENGLISH/LITERATURE
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service through leadership by initiating or directing activities related to a fuller appreciation of English and literary works.
• used skills to benefit others and encourage a deeper appreciation of literature.
• participated in literacy, young reader, or free library programs.
• reached others, through the written word, improving school or community.

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service through the use of knowledge in a language other than English.
• tutored other students beginning a foreign language course.
• used translating abilities to assist the community, school, or mission-related trips.

 

MATHEMATICS
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service through endeavors to contribute to mathematical knowledge.
• led individual or group research projects using mathematical abilities.
• tutored students and/or adults using math skills.

 

MUSIC
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service through use of talent in, or knowledge of vocal or instrumental music.
• been the inspiring force in a musical group.
• originated or lead music-related projects of benefit to others.

 

PERFORMING ARTS
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service as a dramatist, director, writer, dancer, designer or technical director in the theatrical arts.
• designed or constructed sets, created original scripts, choreographed presentations, designed lighting or sound systems for community or school.
• served to inspire fellow students through the use of theatrical means.
• provided entertainment at a nursing home or a hospital's children's ward.

 

SCIENCE
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service by advanced work, investments or application of the principles of chemistry, physics, biology, earth science, physiology, electronics or computer science.
• worked for a cleaner environment in the areas of ecology.
• led others to the advantages of science through field trips, science projects or technical demonstrations.
• inspired other students to choose an area of science as a continuing education or career path.

 

VOCATIONAL/TECHNOLOGY
The candidate may have…

• provided outstanding service in the field of industrial, business, vocational or technical education.
• an ability to lead or inspire others through the practical application of business, industrial arts, agriculture,cooperative, home economics, or technical education.
• tutored others in the areas of vocational studies.
• volunteered time to assist an organization, group or school through computer education and application.

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