John Bright Memorial Award

Description:
John Bright's number 24 hangs on the Wall of Honour at Commonwealth Stadium, paying tribute to a man who played for the Edmonton Eskimo Football club from 1954 to 1964. John Bright was a great football player - he was also a great teacher, coach, school administrator, and ideal citizen of the City of Edmonton. The Edmonton Journal first presented the John Bright Memorial Award in 1984 to recognize exceptional high school students who excelled in three integral areas of John Bright's life: academics, athletics, and citizenship.

The John Bright Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school female and male student who are outstanding in each of the following THREE areas during their senior high school years. This memorial award will be presented for the 29th time at the finish of the 2011-2012 school term.

Academic
The nominee will:

1. Be a first year grade twelve student who is graduating
2. Have demonstrated regular school attendance, and the maintenance of a sound academic standing

Volunteer
The nominee will have demonstrated leadership ability by volunteering for activities such as:

1. Youth service clubs
2. Student union
3. Athletic board
4. Graduation council
5. Community activities
6. Other

Athletic
The nominee will have demonstrated ability in at least ONE inter-school sport and will have:

1. Made a serious commitment to the team and its members.
2. Exemplified a positive attitude and willingness to cooperate with all coaching and teaching staff, students, opponents, officials and team-mates.
3. At all times exhibited a high standard of self-control and discipline as well as a desire to strive for excellence.

Rules of Nomination and Pertinent Information:

• There is no limit to the number of nominees that may come from any one school.
• All submissions MUST be typed.
• Submissions will only be accepted from school principal, school staff or support staff.
• Nomination form, duly completed and signed, must accompany nomination submission.
• Enclosures of Importance:
  1. A copy of latest report card marks and attendance sheets
  2. Summary of student’s achievements and activities in each category
  3. One supporting letter in each category (Academic, Citizenship, Athletics)
  4. A letter from the nominees outlining what they consider to be their single most important achievement.
• All submissions will be screened and a short list compiled. Those on the short list will be interviewed before the final selection is made.
• The selection committee consists of a minimum of four active members from the education community and one or more representatives from the Edmonton Journal.
• The John Bright Memorial Award will be presented jointly to the female and male students in the capital region, with each school represented holding the trophy for a six month term.
• The two winning nominees will each receive a bursary and a permanent trophy. In addition there will be four consolation awards.
• Bursary awards MUST be used within one calendar year, and may not be deferred.
• The decision of the selection committee will be final and no appeals will be heard.

Deadline for Submissions:
All submissions must be received by Friday, May 4, 2012. They are to be delivered or mailed to the attention of:

Chris Spencer, John Bright Awards, Edmonton Journal
10006-101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0S1

Application Form:
John Bright Memorial Award Nomination Form