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Overview

Young Achievers Award

Purpose: Recognition program created by the International Leadership Network to honor students who exhibit dedication for learning and involvement in their community.

Geographic Scope: Loudon County and Lenoir City School Systems, Tennessee

Eligibility:

  • Students in grades 1-8

  • Nominated by homeroom teachers based on criteria in the application

  • Must demonstrate dedication for learning and community involvement
  • Selection Process:
    1. One student nominated from each homeroom by teacher (becomes Classroom Winner)
    2. Parents complete biographical application
    3. Committee of 4 board members and executive director read applications
    4. Five students selected from each grade-level group:
    - Grades 1-2
    - Grades 3-4
    - Grades 5-6
    - Grades 7-8
    - Total: 20 Grade-level Winners
    5. Grade-level Winners interview with YA committee
    6. One Finalist selected from each grade-level (4 finalists total)
    7. Finalists announced at Excellence in Education Celebration
    8. Finalist names submitted to International Leadership Network to compete with finalists from other states and countries

    Recognition:

  • All 210 students annually recognized for achievements

  • Finalists recognized at Excellence in Education Celebration event (attended by over 1,200 students, teachers, parents, and community members)

  • Each student called on stage to be recognized by community leaders
  • Key Information:

  • Foundation pays annual fee of $400 to participate in the International Leadership Network program
  • Contact: (865) 458-8749 or contact@lceftn.org

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Homeroom teachers nominate one student based on criteria outlined in the application
    2. Parents receive biographical application to complete
    3. Both documents returned to the Foundation by requested deadline
    4. Selected Classroom Winners are invited to interview with YA committee
    5. Finalists announced at Excellence in Education Celebration event

    What Loudon County Education Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    2
    Total given
    $34K
    Median grant
    $17K
    Range
    $6,874–$27K
    • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Lenoir City, TN.

    Example grants

    • Governor's Books from Birth · Nashville, TN

      $27K

    • Lenoir City Elementary School · Lenoir City, TN

      $6,874

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolsyouth-programs

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