Shon D. Owens Young STAR Virtual Nomination Form

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(Formally the Young STAR Awards)

The Shon D. Owens Young STAR Awards is an unveiling awards ceremony that celebrates the positive achievements made by tomorrow’s bright stars in grades 6-12. The young stars are celebrated by local celebrities, community leaders, church leaders, friends and family at this powerful event.

Students will be nominated in 10 categories.

Nominee Contact Information

First & Last Name *

Address *

Home & Cell Number *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

YYYY

Name of School *

Grade Level *

Please select one category that you wish to nominate the individual. Applicants MUST be in grades 6-12.

Nomination Categories Descriptions:

Academics: (MUST provide a copy of unoffical transcripts or 2023-2024 report card)

· Exceptional Student: The individual must display exemplary academic standing, 3.4 GPA, and nothing less than a “C”.

· Emerging Student: This category is given to a student who, through use of their natural talents and acquired skills, has demonstrated a commitment toward meeting higher academic goals.

· Most Improved Student: This category recognizes a student that has made outstanding strides in improving their academic standing.

Visual Arts: The applicant must provide visual aid that will display and communicate their achievements and success in painting, drawing, or any form of visual arts.

Entrepreneurship: Information about the business, how many years the young adult has been in business, service/product they provide and how their business benefits the consumer/community.

Community Service: (Minimum of 20 hours) The individual must communicate an area(s) in which they are providing a service to an individual, group or organization. Supporting documents must communicate number of years, time and talents have been donated to a specific cause(s); goals and outcomes applicant wishes to accomplish through their service.

Music: This category includes various forms of the arts including music, dance, and vocal. The applicant must provide in this area supporting documents that will display and communicate their designated achievements and success.

Peer Mentor: This individual has or is mentoring another student to help them improve and achieve. Doesn't have to be in your school district.

Servant in Ministry: Information must be provided about the individual’s involvement in ministerial activities, the length of time serving, the impact and the goals the individual wishes to accomplish serving in this capacity.

Leadership: The individual demonstrates qualities of decision making and leading others through participation in programs and/or services where exemplary qualities of integrity are displayed when creating positive change.

Overcomer: The individual has overcome some type of obstacle or overcame diversity in their home or school life.

Love Thy Neighbor: The applicant must have provided assistance in their neighborhood, by helping out, and making things a little easier.

Please Choose 1 Category *

Requirements:

1. On a separate sheet of paper (typed or print) explain why the young adult should be nominated for a Young STAR Award. Essay must be at least 350 words.

2. Submit at least 2 of the 3 letters of recommendation:

(1 educational, 1 community, 1 personal)

3. Provide (copies) of supporting documents that could include: achievement certificates, past or present organizations, report card or programs that the young adult is involved in,etc..

Email essay and documents to: sjocaresinc@gmail.com or mail to:

SJO Cares

C/O The Young STAR Awards

PO Box 170

Monaca, PA 15061

Please note, the nominator may also receive a phone interview.

Nominator Contact Information

First & Last Name *

Address *

Home & Cell Number *

Email Address *

Relationship to Nominee *

By submitting and signing this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if the young adult is accepted as a Shon D. Owens Young STAR Awards Nominee, any false statements,omissions or other misrepresentations made by me on this application will result in the nominee’s immediate disqualification. I also hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction, in print or electronic format by the Shon D. Owens Young STAR Awards and SJO Cares of any and all photographs/video which has been taken to be used for any publicity purpose, without compensation. All images are owned by the Shon D. Owens Young STAR Awards and SJO Cares and will only are used to promote the positive nature of this event and any Shon D. Owens Young STAR Awards related events/programs.

Type Name for Electronic Signature *

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