Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award

Walter B. Arnold Jr. admired the creativity, dreams and accomplishments of our community's youth and wanted to recognize and reward these talented young people. He was devoted to youth programs, community service and the celebration and recognition of young achievers.

The Youth Hall of Fame community service award recognizes noteworthy youth achievement for middle and high school students from Miami-Dade County in service to their school and/or community.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be requested from your school and submitted to the designated person at your school. One school finalist is to be submitted by your school coordinator.

Qualifications

• Open to all Miami-Dade County middle and high school students in public, private, parochial and home schools.
• Students should show an ability to lead and involve others in their community service project.
• Students should demonstrate perseverance, independence, creative and critical thinking skills.
• All services must be documented.
• Community service should be varied with one major community service project highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?
Miami-Dade County middle and high school students who invest their time and energy in helping others overcome hardships are eligible to win the award.

How do I apply?
Request the application from your school and submit the complete application to the designated person at your school.

How many awards are allocated?
Four middle-school students and four senior high school students from Miami-Dade public, private, parochial and/or home schools are selected every year and awarded $100 each. From these finalists, one middle school and one high school Miami-Dade County student are selected each year to be inducted. Each inductee is awarded $1,000.

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