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$$ awards available
for outstanding school volunteer programs, individuals
A total of $30,000 in
prizes will be awarded to schools with winning volunteer programs by
Midwest Living magazine. Deadline for entries is April 1. Full contest
rules are available at
www.midwestliving.com.
Schools can nominate
outstanding volunteers—parents, teachers, students and community members—who
give their time, enthusiasm and expertise to continue making the school a
great place to learn. The entry form can be filled out electronically on
the website, or a copy can be printed out and mailed. A form and rules can
also be obtained by calling 1-800-678-8093.
Money will be awarded
to schools with top volunteers and programs with significant efforts in the
01-02 and/or 02-03 school years. Entries will be judged on the scope and
impact of the effort, creativity, teamwork and the potential for
replication. Grand prize is $10,000. Entries will also compete for 10
$1,000 first-place prizes, 20 $250 second-place prizes, and a special $5,000
Ford Freestar prize for the “Parent Who Makes a Difference.” |
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