HOW COOL IS YOUR AFTERSCHOOL?
The Afterschool Awards Recognizes What Kids Do After School
WHAT: The Afterschool Awards is a nationwide contest
spotlighting and rewarding outstanding afterschool achievements for
elementary, middle school and junior high school students. Students
enter this free contest in up to four different categories: Science,
Music and Arts, Sports and Community Service, and can earn up to $10
thousand dollars ($2,500 per category) in cash toward their future
education. The Afterschool Awards provides students an opportunity to
showcase their extracurricular talent, be recognized for their
achievements, and inspire their peers to embrace their own passion and
make positive changes in their lives.
WHO:
The Afterschool Awards was created as a partnership
initiative by industry leaders on behalf of IZOD, JCPenney, and NOW
That’s What I Call Music, to encourage students to pursue
extracurricular activities and stay safe afterschool.
Students can enter easily online and then a panel of expert judges will
review each entry to determine the 12 finalists (3 in each category)
for the award. The winners are chosen by the American public when
beginning, July 4, 2012 they go online and vote for their favorite entry
in each category.
WHEN:
The application process for the Afterschool Awards is
underway and will conclude on June 25, 2012. Voting will take place
online from July 4 - August 15, 2012. The winners will be announced at
an exciting live webcast on August 17, 2012.
WHERE: Visit www.afterschoolawards.com
to enter the contest, vote for your favorite entry, view the upcoming
awards show, or to find out more information about the program. You can
also visit the website to check out last year's inspiring winners. The
Afterschool Awards can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AfterschoolAwards.