The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has created a new student awards program with a focus on exceptional volunteer contributions.
Students at Lake Region High School are encouraged to apply for these awards for volunteer service.
Beginning with this academic year, the club will award one member of the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes at the school a Volunteer Service Award to recognize exceptional volunteer contributions at the school or in the local community, according to a news release from the club.
Students who have made a serious and enduring commitment to volunteer service are encouraged to apply for this $250 award. Examples of exceptional service might include weekly tutoring of a student, volunteering regularly at a local non-profit organization, helping families with food insecurity, organizing a major fundraiser, or helping children learn a skill.
Volunteer service also will be the basis for two $1,000 scholarships to seniors. The Rotary Club will make one award to a student who will attend college or junior college and one award to a student who plans to have a technical vocation and will have expenses related to that work.
“Rotarians in the Lake Region and around the world are devoted to supporting lasting positive changes through volunteer service. These awards are intended to honor high school students who share this commitment and in so doing, have made a significant contribution to LRHS or the community. We are excited about this new approach that will reward students who choose to give back to their communities,” said longtime Rotarian Joanne Cohn.
Applications for these awards can be obtained through the Guidance Department at Lake Region High and should be returned to Jyselle Watkins. Members of the Rotary Club will interview finalists. The Volunteer Service Awards to the classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 as well as the $1,000 senior scholarships will be presented in the spring at a special recognition breakfast hosted by the Bridgton-Lake Region club.
For more information, email Cohn at [email protected] or Watkins at [email protected].
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