Elementary schools (K-5 grades), middle schools (6-8 grades), and high schools (9-12 grades) are eligible to apply.  Projects must be sponsored by a formally recognized school group (such as a grade level, classroom or club).  Public, private and licensed home schools are eligible to apply.   Community based projects (such as those operated by 4-H clubs, scout groups, recreation centers and community service organizations) must directly partner with a school and the application must be submitted by the school.

Submit a CD or flash drive with the following:

1. Answer the following questions.  Answers should be submitted in a Microsoft Word document or PDF format.  Each answer should be no more than 300 words.
   • What are the goals and objectives of the project?  Did you accomplish the goals?
   • What are the most significant positive impacts of the project?
   • What individuals, groups or partners did you collaborate with?  How did they help?
   • If you are selected as a winner, how will that help your project?
   • How will you use your project to inspire others?
2. Color pictures, brochures, websites, news articles or other references that show your project in action.  We love pictures of students and partners involved in the project activities.
3. Contact information including name of project leader (teacher), name of school, phone number, email address and mailing address of the school.
4. A video summarizing your project.  Videos should be less than 5 minutes in duration and give a great representation of your project.  The video is one of the most important parts of the application because it shows the judges your projects in action.