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There's still time for student volunteers to apply for $1,000 award

Neighbourhood Network will award the top 20 high school students receiving the Give Back award at a ceremony at Magna’s head office during National Volunteer Week
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If you are a graduating local high school student who is giving back to your community, you have until tomorrow to apply for a $1,000 cash award.

Neighbourhood Network will select the top 20 high school students and present them each with a $1,000 cash prize at a ceremony at Magna’s head office during National Volunteer Week in early April.

Submission for the Give Back awards will be accepted until 4 p.m. Thursday, March 21.

Eligibility requirements include:

  • A student who has demonstrated significant initiative and generosity to their community and fellow citizens
  • A student graduating from a high school in Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, East Gwillimbury or King Township
  • Must be able to attend the Give Back awards reception at the Magna International head office in Aurora, date to be determined
  • All nominations must include a letter of endorsement by a sponsor. The sponsor must be able to confirm the applicant’s community involvement and initiatives, and may not be a family member
  • The Give Back awards are for individuals. Applications for a group are not permitted
  • May not be a past recipient of the Give Back awards.

Applications are available online here.  

For more information, contact manager Erin Cerenzia at 905-726-3737, ext. 27, call 1-855-870-4586 or email [email protected].