NSSP Awards

Awards Criteria

The awards committee is composed of ADTSEA members. They will serve as judges and reviews each nominee for award categories 1, 2, and 4. All judges will review award category 3 nominees.

View Complete Criteria Details + Submission Form

National Youth Safety School/Club/Group Award

Awards recognize the combined group elements and activities that support a broad, sustained and successful year-long youth safety group. Judging is based on the quality and quantity of projects completed, variety of community involvement, and student participation.

• Virtual Presentation (Powerpoint, Google Slide, etc.)
• Scrapbook/Picture Album (Optional)
• Tri-Fold Board (optional)
• Banners/Posters/Promotional Materials Used for Event(s) (optional)

National Community Safety Award (Individual or Group)

Awards recognize a community safety project, event or activity that supports the NSSP vision and portrays a positive role model for the community. Judging is based on the creativity, orginality, planning, implementation, follow-up, and target audience involvement.

• Virtual Presentation (Powerpoint, Google Slide, etc.)
• Scrapbook/Picture Album (Optional)
• Tri-Fold Board (optional)
• Banners/Posters/Promotional Materials Used for Event(s) (optional)

National Outstanding Individual Student and Advisor of the Year

Awards recognize individuals who have been influential and have contributed substantially to the NSSP vision and safety mission throughout the year. Students must show school and community involvement, leadership, dedication, reliability, and be in good standing (drug-free, uses safety belt, and no motor vehicle violations). Adivsors must show facilitation of student empowerment, reliability, commitment, and the ability to motivate. Nominees must submit a nomination form and at least three letters of recommendation that include a description of how the nominee demonstrated the criteria for the respective category.

Best T-Shirt Design

Awards recognize the marketing efforts of teens in promoting NSSP's mission with a t-shirt desigin. Judging is based on creativity, orginality, easy identification of the school/club/group, relevance of the safety message, and overall appeal.

Submitting Nominations

Each school group submit one nominee per award category. Groups may submit up to five community safety projects per school. Each nominee's documentation evidence must have the official NSSP nomination form attached. Nominations should be submitted to Mrs. Jennifer Brown at Mrsbrown2141998@gmail.com by July 24. You are able to submit entries at registration.