Nicholas Green Application Process
Award Introduction
WVAGT is pleased to announce its support and involvement in the Nicholas Green Distinguished
Student Award Program in conjunction with the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). A
$500 U.S. Savings Bond, funded by the Nicholas Green Foundation and the Nicholas Green Award
Fund, is awarded to one student in each state, along with a Certificate of Excellence from the
NAGC. Students selected for the award are between grades 3 and 6 and have distinguished
themselves in academic achievement, leadership, or the visual or performing arts.
History
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
vacationing in Italy in 1994. The Greens felt it was important to recognize the gifts and talents in
children who are now at the age that Nicholas was when he died. The NAGC and the WVAGT are
honored to be part of the Greens' generous spirit. That the award exists is a tribute to the
determination of the Greens to take a terrible tragedy and turn it into a force for recognition.
NAGC - NICHOLAS GREEN DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARDS
2007 – 2008 SCHOOL YEAR
AWARD PARAMETERS
· One Distinguished Student Award recipient may be selected in each state.
· Applicants must be enrolled in either grades 3, 4, 5, or 6 during the 2007– 2008 school year.
· Applicants may demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas: visual or
performing arts, academic achievement, or leadership.
· The award consists of a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
WVAGT will accept self-nominations and nominations from parents, teachers, students, and
community and civic groups.
Nomination packets for the 2007– 2008 school year must be postmarked by April 21, 2008.
Incomplete nomination packets, or those postmarked after April 21, will not be considered.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All nomination packets must be complete at the time of submission and include the following:
1) A composition written by the student nominee, not to exceed 750 words. Compositions should
describe (a) the activity or interest area for which the student is being nominated; (b) how the
student got interested/involved in the activity; (c) what impact the activity has had on the student
and on others; and (d) how the student’s future plans and goals have been affected by this activity
or interest area.
2) A completed Application Form.
3) Letter(s) of Recommendation telling why the student is deserving of the award, what sets him or
her apart from other students, and how the nominee is impacting others.
4) A signed Release Form completed by a parent or guardian, including the student’s social security
number (must have social security number to purchase savings bond).
5) Current photo of the student (no photocopies – school photo preferred).
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Upon receipt of nomination packet, WVAGT will provide e-mail confirmation to the contact on the
Application Form.
A selection committee will review the applications based on merit and using a rating scale
suggested by the NAGC.
Selection of award winner will be completed by May 31, 2008.
WVAGT will send a letter by June 15, 2008 to award recipient announcing their selection as a
Nicholas Green Distinguished Student.
Award will be presented at WVAGT Fall 2008 Fall Conference in Summersville, WV.
Award winner will receive an NAGC Certificate of Excellence and a $500 U.S. savings bond, which
will be sent directly to the winner from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
WVAGT will send a letter to all applicants who were not selected as a Nicholas Green Distinguished
Student Award recipient.
Materials submitted in the nomination packet will not be returned.
This is an excellent opportunity for young students to communicate their ideas and passions in their
lives. This is what the Greens had in mind when they funded this organization in memory of their
son, Nicholas.
** There is a video produced by the Green family concerning the events leading up to the forming
of their Foundation- for more information on how to obtain this video
-email VeAnne Fuerhoff- or visit the Green's page.
** For other information on the Nicholas Green Award-visit NAGC's page.
Nominations for the WVAGT Nicholas Green Distinguished Award should be
submitted to:
Jonathan Ramey
WVAGT Past President
340 Kerry Lane
Madison, WV 25103
E-mail: catz.meow@verizon.net
Checklist for Nomination Packet
Student composition (no more than 750 words)
Letter(s) of recommendation
(from someone other than nominee’s family member)
Current school photo of student (digital or original – no photocopies.)
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