Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards

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SPIRIT Presented by
We’re looking for one individual who makes outstanding contributions to a school’s spirit culture. You know the type –
the person who finds a way to make their otherwise ordinary job an extraordinary opportunity to make others happy,
without expecting anything in return. This person holds an important, but sometimes underappreciated role within the
school district (i.e., administrative/custodial staff) but is still known and loved by students, faculty and community
members alike. He/she embodies a timeless community spirit.
• This award is for an individual
• Nominee must be employed by school district in some capacity
The most spirited schools cultivate an atmosphere where all students feel welcomed and accepted. This award will
honor one school or school group that goes out of its way to welcome new students and educate students about
issues related to diversity and inclusion.
• This award is for a school or school group
• School or group must have at least two programs or initiatives to support school inclusiveness
We’re looking for a unified, organized and creative group of students who back their school’s clubs and athletics with
sportsmanship and style. This group recognizes that there’s power in numbers and brings a large group of supporters to
home and away events. This group brings passion, enthusiasm and creativity to a variety of school events.
• This award is for a school group
• Nominee must attend numerous sporting events and activities
• Nominee must be an officially recognized group by school administration
We’re looking for one spirit program that represents the very best in community and school ambassadorship.
This group exemplifies sportsmanship, enthusiasm and loyalty through spirit-raising activities on and off the
playing field. We’re looking for a group with exceptional crowd-leading skills, spirit traditions, community service
projects and more.
• This award is for a school group
• The following groups are eligible to apply in combination for this award:
Cheerleading teams / Dance teams / Mascots
• Must identify at least three ways in which this nominee represents school ambassadorship and spirit
• Must identify at least one example of collaboration between spirit groups (cheer/dance/mascot)
• Disclaimer: schools that do not currently have all three spirit groups (cheer/dance/mascot) may still apply.
Please specify in your application which combination of groups are being nominated.
This award will honor one school with a long-standing, meaningful tradition that inspires school and community spirit.
This tradition should include the majority of the school/student body and have a unique and personal significance
for the members of that school.
• This award is for a school
• Tradition must have existed for at least four years
• Tradition must involve majority of student body/community
• Tradition must be positive, uplifting and uniquely significant to school
The marching band has become an All-American staple for school sporting events. This award will honor one
marching band who brings talent, innovation and dedication to school events.
• This award is for a school group
• Nominee must have a school fight song
• Must identify examples of collaboration between nominee and student clubs/spirit programs
• Nominee should perform at least one halftime performance each year
• Nominee must have a presence at multiple events throughout year