Past Deadline: Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2008 Harris Wofford Awards
By Jon Camfield
Youth Service America is pleased to administer the prestigious 2008 Harris Wofford Awards, sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation ®. Established in 2002, the Harris Wofford Awards were created to honor former Senator Harris Wofford - one of our nation's greatest public servants. The Awards recognize extraordinary achievements in three categories: Youth (ages 12-25), Organization (nonprofit, corporate, foundation), and Media (organization or individual) for actively contributing towards, "making service and service-learning the common expectation and common experience of every young person." Award Finalists (change the word Finalists to Winners) will be honored and presented with an award of recognition at the 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The recipient in the Youth category will receive a $500 award for him/herself and a $500 award for the non-profit organization of his/her choice. Travel arrangements, including airfare and accommodation, will be provided for each award recipient. One award winner will be chosen in each of the following three categories. Self-nominations are permitted. YOUTH The Youth Award will be given to a youth (ages 12 -25) who is a legal resident of the U.S. who demonstrates exemplary commitment and action to involve his or her peers in service, youth voice, service-learning or civic engagement activities. While youth nominees should be active in volunteering themselves, more emphasis should be on their efforts and success in helping to mobilize and inspire the youth of their generation.  The nominee’s activities can be focused on the local, state, national or international level. Read about past Harris Wofford Youth Winners  and their involvement and service activity by visiting our website. The recipient will receive a $500 award for him/herself and $500 to give to a non-profit of his or her choice to support program activities. To nominate, download the youth nomination information below: ORGANIZATION The Organization Award will be given to a local, state, or national nonprofit organization, foundation or corporation with a demonstrated record of activity and impact devoted to youth service, youth voice, service-learning, or civic engagement.  Activities should clearly reflect efforts to increase the scale, the effectiveness, and the sustainability of the youth service and service-learning field. Read about past Harris Wofford Organization Winners at our website. To nominate, download the organization nomination information below:  MEDIA  The Media Award will be given to a media institution or individual member of the media who makes a commitment to the importance of reporting accurately and comprehensively on youth and youth service issues (such as service, youth voice, service-learning, or civic engagement).  Eligible media include newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or online news. This category of the award does not accept nominations, and will be chosen by a YSA selection panel.  Read about past Harris Wofford Media Winners at our website. Questions? email WoffordAwards @ ysa.org.  Deadline: October 19, 2007.
Harris Wofford Requirements.pdf Harris Wofford Youth Nomination 08.doc Harris Wofford Organization Nomination 08.doc
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