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Excellence in Leadership Awards

Every year, New Light Leadership Coalition will recognize one young person and one youth group for excellence in leadership through the Youth Leader of the Year and Youth Group of the Year awards. These awards will honor youth for applying the principles of leadership in their own lives and organizations.

Finalists must be able to attend the Annual Youth & College Leadership Summit in order to complete the application process, which includes a panel interview with organizational representatives to answer questions about your application.

Winners will be presented with an award at the Annual Youth & College Leadership Summt, featured in Horizon newsletter and on NLLC's website, and receive the following:
Excellence in Leadership Award Plaque
Dues free membership to NLLC for 2 years
A copy of the Youth Leadership Development Workbook
Honorary Board Membership
2 Free Conference Registrations for next year's conference
Opportunity to speak at the Awards Ceremony at next year's conference

 Youth Leader of the Year AwardYouth Group of the Year Award

 

Application Procedures
Complete the application and submit a one-page essay (double-spaced, 12 point font) on one of the following topics:
What is leadership to you?
How have you demonstrated your leadership potential during the past year?
 Apply Online
 Download Application
Complete the application and send supporting materials (articles, news clips, etc.).
 Apply Online
 Download Application

Eligibility

Youth ages 16 to 25 are eligible for this award Community youth groups and high school & college student organizations are eligible. *Young people (under 25) must hold leadership positions and/or be involved in the management of the organization.

Nominations

Nominate a young person in your community between the 16 to 25 for this award.
 Nomination Form
Nominate a youth group or student organization (high school & college) for ths award.
 Nomination Form

Entries will be judged on clarity, quality, creativity, & uniqueness. Please submit essays and applications with your name, school name, address, phone number, and email address to:

New Light Leadership Coalition, Inc.
Excellence in Leadership Awards
28 Allegheny Avenue
Suite 503
Baltimore, Maryland 21204

Deadline: September 30.

 

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