NAGC Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
Maine Educators of the Gifted and Talented (MEGAT) in conjunction with the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the NAGC Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award for the 2007-2008 school year. The award, a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and Certificate of Excellence, is designed to recognize excellence in our children. It is awarded by the national Association for Gifted Children to one student in each state who has shown distinction in visual or performing arts, academic achievement, or leadership, and who is enrolled in grades three, four, five or six during the 2007-2008 school year.
The award program was established through funds provided by Maggie and Reg Green to honor the memory of their seven-year-old son Nicholas, who was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting Italy in 1994. The Greens paired with NAGC to start the Distinguished Student Awards because they wanted to recognize young people who are working hard to make the most of their lives and develop their unique gifts and talents, and who are now about the age that Nicholas was when he died. NAGC and MEGAT are honored to be part of the Green’s generous spirit. We look forward to seeing Nicholas’ legacy benefit young students who demonstrate excellence in areas of endeavor
Self-nominations and nominations from parents, teachers, students, and community and civic groups will be accepted. All nomination packets must be complete at the time of submission and include the following:
- A composition written by the student nominee, not to exceed 750 words. The composition should describe (A) the activity or interest area for which the student is being nominated, (B) how the student became interested/involved in the activity, (C) what impact the activity has had on the student and on others, (D) and how the student’s future plans and goals have been affected by this activity or interest area. Students may also submit evidence associated with his/her participation in this activity. (submitted items will not be returned)
- A completed Application Form
- A letter of recommendation from someone other than a nominee’s family member explaining why the students is deserving of the award, what sets him or her apart from other students, and how the nominee is impacting others.
- A signed Release Form completed by a parent or guardian, including the student’s Social Security number (must have to purchase savings bond).
- Current photo of the student (no photocopies-school photo preferred).
Nominations for the 2007-2008 school year must be postmarked by May 2. Incomplete nomination packets or those postmarked after May 2 will not be considered.
Send submissions to: Joyce H. Fragale
MEGAT Awards Chair
99 Court Street
Machias, Maine 04654
Maine Educators for the Gifted and Talented (MEGAT)
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Application
2007-2008
Student Information (Please print or type)
Name______
Address______
Telephone number____________________ SSN:__________________________________________
Age________ Grade (at time of application) _____________ Birth Date: ________________________
Name of parent(s) or guardian(s)______
School name______
School address______
Teacher’s name______
This student is being nominated by:
Name____________________________________________________________________________
phone # _________________________________ e-mail___________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to student: ______________________________________________________________
Nomination Packet Checklist:
_____ 1. Student composition
_____ 2. Letter(s) of recommendation (from someone other than nominee’s family member)
_____ 3. Signed release Form with student’s SS#
_____ 4. Current school photo of student (original –no photocopies)
_____ 5. Nomination Packet postmarked by May 2, 2008
Please submit this form and the attachments to:
Joyce H. Fragale
MEGAT Awards Chair
99 Court Street
Machias, Maine 04654
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MEGAT/NAGC - Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
2007 – 2008 RELEASE FORM
I hereby give the Maine Educators for the Gifted and Talented (MEGAT) and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) permission to use my son or daughter’s photo and composition, submitted in connection with the NAGC – Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award, in any publicity or announcements MEGAT or NAGC may make about the award or the award winners.
I further grant permission to MEGAT or NAGC to use my son or daughter’s name, school name, city, and state in any publicity or announcement that uses his or her photo or composition, and to make any necessary edits to the length of the composition.
I understand that neither I, nor my son or daughter, will receive any remuneration in connection with this permission. I also understand that the photo and composition will not be returned to me.
Date________________ Parent Signature____________________________________
Parent Name (please print)_____
Address_____
City/State/Zip_____
Phone (day) e-mail
Relationship to Student Award Nominee_____
Name of Student Nominee_____
Student’s Social Security Number (necessary to purchase Bond) _____
