M.A.G.E., on behalf of the National Association for Gifted Children, invites you to apply for the Nicholas Green Award. This award was established to honor the memory of Nicholas, the seven-year-old son of Maggie and Reg Green. Students selected for the award are between grades 3 and 6 and have distinguished themselves in academic achievement, leadership, or the visual or performing arts. Follow these links for more information on Nicholas Green. All nomination packets must be complete at the time of submission and include the following: (Please note that no materials will be returned)

1. A composition written by the student nominee. Compositions should describe

(a) the activity or interest area for which the student is being nominated;
(b) how the student got interested/involved in the activity;
(c) what impact the activity has had on the student and on others; and
(d) how the student's future plans and goals have been affected by this activity or interest area;

2. A completed Application Form submitted by April 25th.

3. A letter of recommendation, from someone other than a nominee's family member, explaining why the student nominee is deserving of the award, what sets him/her apart from other students, and how the nominee is impacting others;

4. A signed release form from a parent or guardian granting permission to NAGC to use the nominee's name, composition, and photo, in award publicity and announcements, should he or she be selected;

5. A photo (preferably school photo) in a sealed envelope (to be used in award publicity in the event the student is selected for the award); and

6. A self-addressed, stamped postcard, which will be used to acknowledge receipt of the packet.

Selection Procedure

1. NAGC will acknowledge receipt of the nomination packet if a self-addressed, stamped postcard is included in the packet.

2. A selection committee will review the applications and make awards based on merit. NAGC reserves the right not to make an award in a state if the selection committee determines that the submissions for that state are not exceptional.

3. Selection of award winners will be completed.

4. Award winners will be notified of their selection in writing.

5. Award winners will receive a certificate and a $500 U.S. Savings Bond. The U.S. Department of the Treasury will mail the U.S. Savings Bond directly to the winner.

Application Form   Release Form