Student Council School of Excellence Award

Remembering that this is not a competition but that the goal of this program is to recognize student councils for outstanding participation in the following areas: community service, student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit.

Schools participating in this prestigious award program receive a Certificate of Excellence and recognition in NAESP’s publications and website, www.naesp.org.

There is not a fee to enter. However, councils must be a member of ASCA in order to qualify for the award.

Criteria

  • Complete the Student Council School of Excellence Application Form below.
  • Complete Project Description Forms for two different projects from the following categories:
    • Community Service
    • Student Leadership
    • Citizenship
    • School Spirit
  • Submit a copy of your student council constitution.
  • Explain how council members are elected/selected.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from your school’s principal.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from your student council president or vice president.
  • Provide photos of student council activities and include the school name as the photos title.

Note: If  your school is K-8, it will be considered a middle-level school if your officers are in grades 6-8.

  • Complete the Student Council School of Excellence Application Form below.
  • Complete Project Description Forms for a total of four projects from each of the following categories:
    • Community Service
    • Student Leadership
    • Citizenship
    • School Spirit.
  • Submit a copy of your student council constitution.
  • Explain how council members are elected/selected.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from your school’s principal.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from your student council president or vice president.
  • Provide photos of student council activities and include the school name as the photos title.

Application

The 2020-21 application year is now closed.

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