YPS recognition alerts

Here are some recognition deadlines to be aware of courtesy of YPS.

January 31, 2008
Global Action Awards
The Global Action Awards honor U.S. high school students who have led a project that had a direct, positive impact on people in developing countries or that raised awareness about global poverty. The Awards celebrate young people who have shown great leadership in areas such as preventing disease, alleviating hunger, protecting the environment, promoting human rights, and improving access to education. Honorees receive $5,000 for higher education or a charitable cause of their choice, and are honored at a ceremony in New York City. For more information please visit NetAid.


January 31, 2008
Coming Up Taller Awards
Each year the Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and reward excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an individualized plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. Programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities are encouraged to consider participation. For more information please visit Coming Up Taller.


February 1, 2008
The National Peace Essay Contest
In the belief that questions about peace, justice, freedom, and security are vital to civic education, the United States Institute of Peace established the National Peace Essay Contest to expand educational opportunities for America's youth. To learn more about the essay contest please visit United States Institute of Peace.


February 10, 2008
Spirit of Service Award
Learn and Serve America and The Corporation for National and Community Service are committed to recognizing and celebrating outstanding leaders and practices in service-learning. The Spirit of Service Awards pays tribute to the most outstanding participants in each of the Corporation's programs, which also include Senior Corps and AmeriCorps. For more information please visit Learn and Serve America.


February 14, 2008
Intel School of Distinction
Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. One elementary, one middle and one high school in each of two categories - math and science - receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors. For more information on how to apply please visit Intel.


February 15, 2008
The National Councils of Excellence Award
The National Association of Student Councils (NASC) National Councils of Excellence Award provides national recognition for student councils that consistently provide quality leadership activities and service to their schools and communities. This award provides broader recognition for the most worthy efforts of NASC member schools. All schools found to meet the criteria will be recognized. For more information or to apply please visit The National Association of Student Councils.


February 28, 2008
Young Eco-Hero Award
Action For Nature (AFN) has created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people aged 8-16. The awards honor individual young people for their self-initiated projects. The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to: originality, difficulty, organization, length of time devoted to the project, influencing/educating others, use of outside resources (e.g. library, experts, media, community leaders), degree of success in reaching goals and the impact on the environment. Winners will receive public recognition and cash prizes for their outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment. Just as importantly, winners will serve as role models for other young people by demonstrating that each individual can make a difference. For more information please visit Action for Nature.


April 1, 2008
The Yoshiyama Award
The Yoshiyama Award recognizes exemplary service and community involvement. Recipients of the Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community must leave a lasting impression in their community. The Award is accompanied by a gift of $5,000, dispensed over two years. Recipients may use the Award at their discretion. For more information please visit The Hitachi Foundation.