Jackson EMC's Youth Citizenship Award recognizes a student committed
to improving the community through volunteerism.

» Meet our 2008 Youth Citizenship Award finalists

Student volunteers give valuable time to make the lives of others better, and though volunteering often goes unnoticed, there is no more satisfying way to spend one's time. It is important for all citizens to recognize our community volunteers so we can thank them and learn from them.

The winner of this prestigious award will be one of Jackson EMC's delegates to the Washington Youth Tour, an event that provides more than 1,000 students from across the United States with the experience of a lifetime. The other delegate is selected by the Energy Bowl competition held in the fall of each year.

Along with an all-expense paid trip to our nation's capital, the winning student receives a $2,000 scholarship to the college, university or technical school of his or her choice. The student will also win a $1,000 grant to be distributed to the school or civic organization of his or her choice.

Requirements for Participation:

• Download the application and fill it out completely (the 2008 application deadline has passed and is no longer available)
  
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Include a letter of recommendation from a club/organization sponsor where you have volunteered
• Be a junior or senior in high school and 16 years old by June 5, 2008
• Student cannot be taking college classes in summer of 2008.
• Students interested in the Governor's Honors Program may have a schedule conflict with the Washington Youth Tour.
• Attend a high school in Jackson EMC's service territory. (Student does not have to be a member.)

Jackson EMC employees will review all applications, and a panel of community volunteers and employees will then interview five finalists to determine the winner.

Students may volunteer in the community via a school organization or civic organization, but bettering the community must be a key part of the activity.

Deadline:
The 2008 deadline has now passed. Application and letter of recommendation were due at the Jackson EMC Corporate Office in Jefferson by, Friday, February 29, 2008.