The Nicholas Green Foundation was established by Maggie and Reg Green to honor the memory of their seven-year-old son Nicholas who was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting Italy in 1994. The Greens paired with NAGC to start the Distinguished Student Awards because they wanted to recognize young people who are:
1.) working hard to make the most of their lives to develop their unique gifts and talents and
2.) around the age of Nicholas at the time of his death.
OATAG is pleased to announce its participation in the NAGC–Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Program. The Nicholas Green Award recognizes distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts in students in grades 3-6. One student from Oregon will be selected as a Nicholas Green Distinguished Student, and receive a $500 U.S.savings bond, and a National Association for Gifted Children Certificate of Excellence, as well as a one year Gold level membership in OATAG.
Apply for the 2011 NAGC-Nicholas Green Outstanding Student Award
The Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted. Applicants should be in grade 3, 4, 5, or 6 this year and may be nominated by themselves, their parent/guardian, teacher, or another group or person for demonstrating excellence in visual or performing arts, academics, or leadership. The winner will receive a $500 Savings Bond, a certificate of excellence from the NAGC, a complimentary one-year family membership to OATAG, complimentary one-year subscription to A Different Drummer, and free admission to the 2011 OATAG Conference where the award will be presented.
Primary Selection Criteria:
- Identified as TAG (Talented and Gifted)
- Resident of Oregon during 2010-2011 school year
- Grade 3-6 during 2010-2011 school year
- Outstanding student accomplishment in academics, visual/performing arts, and/or leadership
- Complete application, including student composition, letter(s) of recommendation, etc.
- Demonstrated acts of service to school and community
