Momma D Award — 2026 Application

Momma D Award — 2026 Application
Apply for the $1,500 Momma D Award. Honoring the legacy of Carole 'Momma D' Kennerly. Ethos Education Group. Open to high school seniors. Submission deadline September 30 at 11:59 PM CT. Winner announced October 19 at the 2nd Annual Ethos Golf Tournament, Brookhaven Country Club.
You must meet ALL six requirements below. Your application cannot be reviewed if any is unchecked.
Eligibility Confirmation

About You
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Current Grade Level
Expected Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
School Name
Sport(s)
Separate multiple sports with commas
GPA
Unweighted preferred
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Ethos Village Username
Your username on ethosvillage.com — required for eligibility verification.

Required only if applicant is under 18.
Parent or Guardian Full Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant
e.g., Mother, Father, Legal Guardian
Parent or Guardian Email Address
example@example.com
Parent or Guardian Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Four quick snapshots of who you are. About 150 words each. Be honest and concrete; vague answers score lower than short, specific ones.
Identity

Target ~200 words0/250
Vision

Target ~200 words0/250
Your Village

Target ~200 words0/250
Pillar in Action

Target ~200 words0/250

750–1,000 words. The essay is the deep narrative — your answer to Momma D's question.
Essay

750–1,000 words0/1000

A letter of recommendation is required for your application to be reviewed. The letter should be 150–300 words and written by an adult (18+) who is NOT a family member — a teacher, coach, mentor, employer, faith leader, or community leader who has known the applicant for at least one year.
Recommendation Letter

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Recommender's Full Name
Recommender's Title or Role
e.g., Coach, Teacher, Mentor
Relationship to Applicant
Include how long they've known the applicant and in what capacity

Consent

By checking this box, I (and my parent or legal guardian, if I am under 18) acknowledge and agree that: (1) Ethos Education Group may review my application materials and my Ethos Village profile data — including my Legacy Plan video — to evaluate this application; (2) if selected as the recipient, my name, school, grade level, and Legacy Plan video may be shared publicly as part of the October 19 award announcement and ongoing Ethos Education Group communications; (3) my application materials will be retained by Ethos Education Group for program records and future evaluation purposes; and (4) all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Signature
Type your full legal name as your digital signature.
Submission Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Parent / Guardian Signature
Type parent/guardian's full legal name as digital signature.
Printed Name of Parent / Guardian
Questions? Contact us at info@ethoseducationgroup.com
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