Nomination Criteria

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Award Categories

Choose ONE Category:

  • The Innovator Award
  • The Humanitarian Award
  • The Justice Award
  • The Christian Girl Who Rocks Award

How to Apply

  1. Complete the 2026 Nomination Form.
  2. Upload all required documents and supporting materials.
  3. Submit your completed application before the deadline.

Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be accepted and must be resubmitted before the deadline. Each church may nominate one person per year.

Important Deadline

Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST

Who Can Be Nominated?

  • Must be a Christian girl between 13 and 18 years old.
  • Must currently reside in Ohio.
  • Must demonstrate strong Christian character and actively participate in her church.
  • Must have at least one year of involvement in a ministry.
  • Must have a high school GPA of 2.7 or higher.

What You Need to Submit

  • Completed nomination form with specific examples of the nominee’s impact.
  • Two letters of recommendation from pastors, community leaders, judges, principals, or politicians.
  • High school transcript showing a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
  • Nominee’s headshot in high resolution.
  • Essay limited to two pages maximum.
  • Supporting documents, such as news articles, awards, or letters of support, in PDF format.

Optional: High-resolution photos of community service and certificates of appreciation dated 2022–2026.

Innovator Award applicants: Submit your new idea along with a PowerPoint presentation or video that is no longer than 10 minutes.

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