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4. The Rising Star Award is intended to recognize outstanding youth leadership and involvement. For the 2025 award, nominations must be submitted no later than November 9.

   Nominees must be 10-18 years old.  Nominees must reside in the Valparaiso area (not only Valparaiso Community Schools students, but private and homeschooling students as well). Nominations are open to the public, only excluding self-nominations. The review committee will be looking for students that exemplify the following values:

   • Benevolence (empathy, kindness, positive attitude): The nominee is known as a positive person.  They create happiness among peers, have a positive outlook on life, include everyone, are a good listener, and feel for others.  Examples of benevolence would include being a helping hand to anyone in need, including individuals they are not friends with at recess, or sitting with a new student at lunch.
   • Leadership: The nominee is a natural leader and takes charge in situations while remaining respectful.  They have problem-solving skills and are able to actively listen to those around them. 
   • Perseverance (determination and initiative):  In all aspects of life, the nominee completes what they start and they want to become more involved.  They are determined to reach their goals through hard work, and they display resilience and a strong work ethic.  Examples of perseverance would include asking to participate in volunteer activities and choosing to sign up for different clubs/activities to become more involved.
6. NOMINATOR Information
8. Your First and Last Name*
9. If you are submitting on behalf of an organization, what organization are you representing?
   (Examples: Kiwanis, United Way, etc.)
11. Your Email Address*
12. Relationship to Nominee*
14. NOMINEE Information
16. First and Last Name*
17. Age (or estimate)*
19. Email Address*
20. Phone Number
22. Describe your nominee’s positive impact to the Valparaiso community.*
24. Tell us how your nominee exemplifies one or more of the following values: benevolence, leadership and perseverance.*
26. What 3 words would you use to describe your nominee?*
28. Please upload a photo of your nominee if possible. If you have a photo of them "in action" as a volunteer - even better!
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