RiverQuest
RiverFest Student Awards - 2013
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 10.
Student Award Nominations Sought
RiverQuest is seeking nominations for Annual Student Awards that will be presented at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club on July 13, 2013, during RiverQuest's "RiverFest" fundraiser and special event. Awardees will be students who demonstrate interest in environmental science and stewardship and meet additional criteria, in three different grade levels. Two awards will be presented per grade level.
Elementary School: Light of the Mon Award
Winners receive a commemorative plaque, $25 award, RiverQuest t-shirt, and a RiverQuest Family Saturday sail certificate. This award is presented to a student in grades 3, 4 or 5 who
- demonstrates environmental stewardship through projects attitudes, and/or actions in the community
- demonstrates academic excellence OR academic progress in science
Middle School: Allegheny Ally Award
Winners receive a commemorative plaque, $50 award, RiverQuest t-shirt, and a RiverQuest Family Saturday sail certificate. This award is presented to a student in grades 6, 7 or 8 who
- demonstrates environmental stewardship through studies, projects and/or actions in the community
- demonstrates interest in physical and life sciences through participation in extra-curricular or project based science activities
- demonstrates academic excellence OR academic progress in science
High School: Ohio River Navigator Award
Winners receive a commemorative plaque, $100 award, RiverQuest t-shirt, and a RiverQuest Family Saturday sail certificate.This award is presented to a student in grade 9,10, 11 or 12 who
- demonstrates academic interest and pursues coursework in environmental science, ecology and related areas
- demonstrates environmental stewardship through studies, projects and/or actions in the community
- demonstrates academic excellence OR academic progress in science
- demonstrates interest in pursuing a field of study in or related to the sciences
How to Nominate a Student for the 2013 awards
CLICK HERE to download the teacher's Student Nomination Form.
To nominate a student, teachers must do the following:
1. Complete a nomination form (one form per student) and submit to RiverQuest. Student parental/guardian permission and contact information, and school principal signature is required in order to nominate a student. Selection of award recipients will be completed by staff and board of Pittsburgh Voyager, Inc. dba RiverQuest, based solely on teacher-provided information. One or more winners may be selected in each category. Awardees and two parents or guardians will be invited to attend the July 13, 2013 event in order to receive their award.
2. Include a narrative (written by the nominating teacher, limit 1 page) that describes why the nomination is being made. Nominations may also include COPIES of the following types of supporting materials: samples of student writing, photographs of project work, or other student-produced materials that support the nomination. (Do not send originals as these will not be returned.)
All students not selected to receive an award will receive a letter and Certificate of Merit, and a Family Pass to a RiverQuest Saturday Family Sail.
Deadline for nomination is extended to Friday, May 10, 2013.
CLICK HERE to download the teacher's Student Nomination Form.
Completed nomination materials can be sent by US MAIL to
RiverQuest Student Awards
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 2001
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
OR they can be sent as email attachments, using the subject line "Student Awards" to:
info@riverquest.org
Submitted nominations should be confirmed by telephone during regular business hours. Call 412-231-2712 to confirm receipt. RiverQuest cannot consider incomplete or improperly completed nominations. |
