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Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Leadership Award Nomination Guidelines

The Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Leadership Award is presented to one outstanding current junior from each high school in Virginia and select high schools across the United States. The junior you nominate should be a visible and dynamic leader within your school community.

Students considered for this award should demonstrate leadership in and outside the classroom. Past award recipients have been described as risk-takers, decision-makers, opinion leaders, go-getters, bridge-builders and catalysts for change. Some personal attributes to consider include:

Leadership in the school

  • School spirit
  • Active in athletics, clubs or other extracurricular activities
  • Loyalty to school
  • Able to work within and across any student constituency
  • Promotes appreciation for multiculturalism

 Leadership in the classroom

  • Strong academic program (enrolled in AP/IB courses)
  • Distinguished record of achievement (generally ranked in the top 15% of the class)
  • Discussion leader
  • Innovative thinker
  • Earns the respect of teachers
  • Values diverse perspectives
  • Thinks creatively

Please note in your selection process:

  • Interest in attending Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ should not be considered.
  • Receiving the award will not affect the admission process.
  • The award is intended to honor the student's achievements, regardless of his or her college selection.
  • Each school is limited to one nomination and the nomination must be made by a school counselor or other school official.

We hope that the Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Leadership Award program provides you with an opportunity to recognize a deserving young leader in your school.

The nomination form will be available until June 1.

Please contact  [[admission, The Office of Undergraduate Admission ]] with any questions or concerns.