2026 Updated Award Guidelines
- Students who consistently demonstrate the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to succeed in today’s
workforce. This award honors students who are building a strong foundation for future success by developing
career-ready skills. - These students demonstrate reliability, initiative, problem-solving, and effective communication. They come
prepared, manage responsibilities with maturity, and adapt well to new situations. - For this award, look for students who model these qualities in the classroom, workplace, or cooperative education settings.
- Students who have shown significant improvement or demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges. They embody determination and personal growth.
- These students may have overcome difficulties, made steady improvements in academics, work habits, or personal circumstances, and refused to give up when things became difficult.
- For this award, look for students who have overcome personal, academic, or social challenges; have shown determination and persistence even when struggling; or have demonstrated noticeable improvement in academics, skills, trade, or behavior.
- Students who demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their community and helping others. These
students dedicate their time, energy, and talents to improve the lives of others, whether through organized
service opportunities or everyday actions of compassion. - The students go above and beyond to make a difference through volunteer work, service projects, or acts of
kindness that strengthen their school and local community. - For this award, look for students who actively participate in school/ community service or clubs, take the
initiative to help or mentor peers, or demonstrate leadership qualities (role model, organizer, motivator of
others).
- Students who demonstrate creativity, originality, and a willingness to try new approaches. They think outside
the box, bring fresh ideas to challenges, and explore new ways of learning, working, or problem-solving. - The students aren’t afraid to take risks, experiment, and express their creativity. Whether through academics,
the arts, technology, or leadership, these students show imagination and initiative. By pushing boundaries
and exploring new ideas, they inspire others to look at challenges as opportunities for growth and progress. - For this award, look for students who approach projects/ assignments with creativity or new ideas, find
solutions to challenges or improve a process/ task; or apply knowledge in practical or hands-on ways (CTC
projects, classwork, competitions).
- Students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their academic studies or trade. Recipients consistently
go above and beyond, showing mastery in their coursework, skill development, or training programs. - These students demonstrate discipline, focus, and a commitment to quality in their work – whether in
academics, technical skills, or hands-on learning. Their dedication to doing their best sets them apart as role
models of achievement and inspires others to pursue excellence in their own paths. - For this award, look for students who demonstrate success in their trade or classes, go out of their way to learn
and grow, or go above and beyond in their classes or trade.
Selecting Award Recipients
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At the Kickoff Assembly in the Fall Juniors and Seniors will receive awards based on their performance during the last school year as Sophomores and Juniors.
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In the Spring Seniors will receive their TCP awards based on their performance from the 1st to the 3rd marking period of this current school year.
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Award finalists are selected from a group of eligible students in the top of each award category. You must select 1 award winner for each category, per grade.
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The educator coordinating the awards can place the names of eligible students in a drawing for each award category to select the final recipient. If a student qualifies for more than one category, simply resubmit their name.
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To submit award recipients click the appropriate button below.