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Girls Inspiring Excellence Awards

Bold. Courageous. Strong. Resilient. Exceptional.

These traits and more define the girls who are elevating themselves, breaking barriers within their schools and achieving excellence in our communities. Steel Magnolias of Louisiana will honor and celebrate these young ladies at its annual GIRLS INSPIRING EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET.

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Once applications open, please consider nominating a girl, age 8-18 years, who is achieving success in the following areas:  Academics, Arts/Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sports and Volunteerism. Self-nominations, as well as nominations on behalf of a girl are accepted. Winners will be recognized at the annual GIRLS INSPIRING EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET.

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Awards Ceremony:

Six (6) honorees will be presented with awards during a formal awards ceremony. In addition to being recognized for their achievements, the top 3 awardees will also be given scholarship awards as follows:​

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1st Place - $500.00 scholarship
2nd Place - $300.00 scholarship
3rd Place - $200.00 scholarship 

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Qualifications:

  • Nominees must be females between the ages of 8-18.

  • Nominees must reside in the Acadiana area.

  • Nominees must demonstrate high achievement in one of the following areas (1) Academics (2) Arts/Culture (3) Entrepreneurship (4) Leadership (5) Sports (6) Volunteerism. 

  • Nominee must be socially responsible and ethical.

 

Nomination Criteria:

In nominating an individual for the GIRLS INSPIRING EXCELLENCE AWARDS, the following information will be required:

  • A narrative overview of the nominee.

  • A detailed explanation of the nominee's achievements and overall contributions in the category they are nominated for.

  • A detailed list of any awards, recognitions or accomplishments achieved by the nominee.

  • A description of any adversities that the nominee has overcome.

 

*Applications are not being accepted at this time. 

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