NKYEC Excellence in Education Celebration - Student Awards Nomination

NKYEC is honored to celebrate outstanding students with the following scholarship award categories. These awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in education.

Please complete this form to nominate a Northern Kentucky high school senior for a Career & Technical All-Star, Student Leadership, or Against All Odds Award. To complete the application, you will need to submit the student’s contact information, a detailed explanation as to why you are nominating this individual, and academic data. You must also confirm that you received approval from school leadership and the student's parent/guardian. Nominations are due by 5:00 pm, Jan. 12, 2026.

Thank you for the nomination; we look forward to the 2026 NKYEC Excellence in Education Celebration Dinner on April 21, 2026. All nominees will be notified if they are to receive an award with details about the dinner by mid-February 2026. Again, thank you for taking the time to recognize the exceptional students of NKY.

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

Student Grade:

Student Address*

Street Address

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Student Phone Number

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Student Email

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Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Email*

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School Name*

School Address*

Street Address

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School Phone Number*

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Principal Name*

First NameLast Name

Principal Email Address*

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Nominator Name*

First NameLast Name

Nominator Position*

Nominator Email*

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Nominator Phone*

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I have received approval from the school principal for this nomination. I understand that an email will be sent to the principal about this nomination.*

Yes

I have authorization from the parent/guardian to release necessary school information for this nomination. I understand that an email will be sent to the parent/guardian about this nomination.*

Yes

Upload Student Headshot (must be jpg, jpeg, png, gif and over 500 KB in size)

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Award Nomination: Please select one of the following award categories.*

Student Leadership Award: The Student Leadership Awards recognize Northern Kentucky high school seniors who exhibit exemplary academics and leadership characteristics. Nominees will be judged based on their academic excellence and leadership experience including, but not limited to positions of leadership in student organizations/clubs, athletics, and/or community organizations. In addition, the required recommendations will also be considered.Career & Technical Academic All-Star Award: The Career & Technical All-Star Awards recognize Northern Kentucky high school seniors who excel in their career or technical field/pathway. Nominees will be judged based description of course load, internship/co-op experience, and recommendation.Against All Odds Award: The Against All Odds Awards recognize Northern Kentucky high school seniors who have overcome obstacles to achieve academic success. A recommendation citing specific examples of the student’s ability to overcome significant obstacles, along with an essay from the student will be considered.

What was the student’s GPA through the 7th semester (converted to 4-point system)?*

Pleas provide the student's Composite ACT Score.*

Please provide a description of the Student’s Course Load including AP and Dual Credit Courses. (200 word max)

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Upload PDF of Letter of Recommendation – Required (2 pages max): Please cite specific examples of the student’s academic ability and the characteristics that allow this student to excel in your school community.*

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Upload PDF or recommendation letter from a mentor or community member – Required (2 pages max)*

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Upload PDF of student’s leadership resume – Required (2 pages max): Please include positions of leadership including, but not limited to: student government, extra-curricular activities, clubs, and/or community organizations. *

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Upload PDF of student’s essay – Required (2 pages max) Essay should discuss the obstacles faced as a student and how they were able to overcome those obstacles to achieve academic success. *

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Upload PDF of 2nd Letter of Recommendation (optional)

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Upload PDF of School Transcript (optional)

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