NAME OF AWARD:	DESCRIPTION:
Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship to DeVry University	DeVry University in Federal Way offers a scholarship of $1,000 per semester to young women who have earned an Associate’s Degree and have also earned a Girl Scout Gold Award.
Girl Scout Achievement Award From the American Legion Auxiliary	American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) offers a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the ALA National Convention. Applicants must have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, have at least Junior standing in High School, be actively involved in a religious institution, and must have received the appropriate religious emblem at the Cadette or Senior Scout level. If you are interested in applying, please email Heather Cutting for the appropriate mailing address in Northwest Washington.
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes	The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Nominees must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Age range from 8 to 18 years old. Nominations can be made by responsible adults who have solid knowledge of a young person's heroic activities, and who are not related to the nominee.
Youth Hall of Fame	The Seattle Youth Hall of Fame is open to all youth attending school in the city of Seattle, Kindergarten - 12th grade. Honorees Will: - Take a pledge to mentor and encourage another young person. - Design a tile for the permanent Youth Wall of Fame. - Be honored at a community wide celebration. Call 202-729-8162 for Information.
Jefferson Award	The Jefferson Awards honor ordinary people who do extraordinary things for other people, their community, or their environment. A Jefferson Award Medallion and trip to the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is available. Call 1-877-295-3025 for more information.
Congressional Award	U.S. Congress recognizes the contributions youth, ages 14 – 23, make to their community. There are three award levels, with each level involving setting personal goals in four program areas: Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/ Exploration. (See web for guidelines/ descriptions of program areas). Certificate or Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal –depending on amount of volunteer hours.
President’s Student Service Challenge Gold Award	Recognizes youth, ages 5 – 25, who contributed at least 100 hours of service to the community. Hours must be certified by their school, college, or a community organization. A gold pin, presidential certificate and a letter from the President.
William Allen Award	This award began in 1987 and honors current Boeing employees who have made outstanding contributions to their community through volunteer actions. They will receive a $5,000 check to present to the charitable organization of their choice, a personalized medallion and a luncheon. More Information, contact: Bill Rienstra P.O. Box 3707 Seattle, WA 98124 Fax: 206.655.6907
KMPS Student of the Week	Do you know an outstanding student who deserves to be recognized and rewarded for their good work? Every Friday KMPS radio will honor one outstanding student with a 100 dollar check, KMPS music and a KMPS t-shirt.
American Youth Character Award	Celebrates young people of character as the real role models for their generation. The Six Pillars of Character include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. *This program is administered at the local level. To get an awards program "implementation kit", contact the national office of Character Counts! at 1-800-711-2670.
American Citizenship Award	Honors K-12 students who make positive contributions to their schools and communities.
Discover Card Tribute to Young Americans	Offers scholarships to high school juniors who exhibit excellence in many areas of their lives, not just academics. Nine awards are given at the state level, and then they compete for nine at the national level.
Caring Institute Awards	Honors adult and youth whose actions exemplify a caring spirit. Scholarships for youth.
Chevron-Times Mirror Conservation Awards Program	Given to individuals and organizations for natural resource conservation efforts.
National Wildlife Federation National Conservation Awards Program	Presented annually for contributions to the environment. Call for 1-800-822-9919 for more information.
Teens, Crime and the Community	Recognizes teens in are doing something in their community to prevent crime. The top 25 TCC action project sites will each receive a $500 cash reward!
American Red Cross Health and Safety Awards for Youth	Recognize schools, individual youth, youth groups, and adult youth leaders who have, through the development of specific activities, improved health and safety practices in schools and the community. National Headquarters Awards/Recognition Committee Red Cross National Office of Volunteers 8111 Gate House Rd. Falls Church, VA 22042 703-206-7410
Joseph G. Phelan Award	Given by the International Juvenile Officers Association to honor a youth for outstanding service in delinquency prevention and control. International Juvenile Officers Association 309 Spril Hill Rd. Monroe, CT 06468 203-452-1509
SERVEnet - the premier website for service and volunteering	Numerous awards focused on acts of services performed for the community. Awards ranging from monetary grants for a person, an organization or a school.
MADD’s Great American Award	Honors a person who has made a positive impact on the community or nation, who leads by example, and must have made a difference in keeping kids and communities, safe. Candidate must not have a DUI or DWI conviction, have no prior criminal record, and must not currently hold an elected office at the state or federal level or be a candidate running for office on any level. MADD 16315 NE 87th St., #B-4 Redmond, WA 98052
Nordstrom’s Salute to Cultural Diversity	Recognizes people who make positive strides toward better cultural understanding through their volunteer and extracurricular activities in the Puget Sound area. Nominee must live and work in the Puget Sound area. Johnetta Rowsey Washington/Alaska Diversity Affairs Director Nordstrom, 1617 6th Ave., Ste. 500 Seattle, WA 98101 206-373-2491