Student of the Year Award

Nominate somone for the Mount Vernon Prize for Excellence in Civics and History (Student of the Year) Award. Nominations may be submitted by the students themselves, their teachers, group/community leaders, or parents.

This award is generously provided in honor of Dr. Jennifer London.

Submit Your Nomination

Nomination Window:

November 4, 2024-May 1, 2025

Award Notification:

August 1, 2025

Mount Vernon Student of the Year Award

Do you know someone who created an amazing project about George Washington? Nominate them for the Student of the Year Award! The Student of the Year Award awards a cash prize to middle or high school students who create a project that discusses George Washington or draws connections between Washington and their work.

The Student of the Year Award is now open for nominations in the 2024-2025 school year. Nominate someone today!

Award Criteria

The Mount Vernon Prize for Excellence in Civics and History in Honor of Dr. Jennifer London will be awarded to two student projects each year. These projects will be based on or demonstrate how the students were inspired by George Washington’s life and legacy.

Project Requirements

Within the project, students must discuss George Washington or draw connections between Washington and their work.

Type of projects may include:

Papers
Flyers
Posters
Websites
Documentaries
Speeches
Exhibits
Community programming

Student Eligibility

All nominees must currently be in grades 6-12, and nominated projects must be student-led. Projects can be from individual students or groups.

Nominations

Teachers, community leaders, and parents can nominate eligible students who have applied their knowledge of early American history and created classroom or community-based projects based on George Washington's story, legacies, or civic contributions.

Students may nominate themselves, but must have a letter of recommendation from a teacher, community leader, or parent familiar with the project to support their application