Character Award
CELEBRATING STUDENTS OF OUTSTANDING CHARACTER
The Youth Frontiers Character Award is a scholarship that recognizes junior and senior students of outstanding character who are changing their schools for the better.
We honor and celebrate each year’s winner at their local Youth Frontiers community event.
At Left: Selena Thompson, 2019 Nebraska Character Award Winner, with scholarship sponsors, Mike & Jan Brown
PREVIOUS CHARACTER AWARD WINNERS
Marissa Dessellier
Perpich Arts High School, Minn.
The character and leadership Marissa shows in her everyday interactions with her classmates set her apart. Above all, she always puts people first. It’s simply a part of who she is.
Selena Thompson
Skutt Catholic High School, Neb.
Selena leads by example, reaching out to those who are lonely and exuding love and acceptance in all she does. Because of that, she does all that she can to be of help to everyone.
Vivica Lewis
Carmen High School of Science & Technology, Wis.
Vivica received the Character Award for her mentorship and outspoken student advocacy, particularly for women of color in the STEM field.
NOMINATE ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS
We honor an outstanding student of character in each of our three major markets, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Once a year, we celebrate them at one of our major events in each state.
Student Qualifications
• Be in 11th or 12th grade
• Attended a Youth Frontiers retreat as a participant and/or small-group leader
• Shows consistent character in their decision-making and interactions with others
• Goes above and beyond to positively affect their school community.
• The nominating educator and the student selected for the award must be able to be filmed for our event video
• Parents/guardians must give permission for the student to be included in a press release, event videos and other Youth Frontiers marketing materials
MINNESOTA APPLICANTS
The nominating educator and selected student must be available to attend our Ethical Leadership Luncheon in December at the Marriott City Center Hotel in Minneapolis. The student’s parents/guardians are also welcome to attend.
Thank you to all who nominated a student for the 2019 Character Award. We will notify you of our selection by late October 2019.
NEBRASKA APPLICANTS
We will celebrate the 2020 Character Award Winner this spring in Omaha. If your student is selected, we will be in touch with more details.
The nomination form for the 2020 Character Award will be open soon.
WISCONSIN APPLICANTS
We will celebrate the 2020 Character Award Winner in the spring at our Youth Frontiers event in Milwaukee. If your student is selected, we will be in touch with more details.
The nomination form for the 2020 Character Award will be open soon.