• A group of students and an advisor(s) who support and exemplify spreading the ideals of Student Leadership Services and youth led prevention.
• Students and Advisor work and function as a team.
• The Chapter of the Year must have shown development each year making their chapter stronger than the previous year.
• The Chapter of the Year must have reached out to a significant amount of youth in the school.
• This chapter must have made a considerable impact in their school and demonstrate how the impact is evident.

• Enables the chapter and students to develop to their maximum potential.
• Uses their strengths in a positive way to enhance the chapter.
• Exemplifies the chapter’s beliefs in everyday life.
• Shows dedication in being an advisor.
• Involved and dedicated in helping with the chapter’s goals.
• Commitment and dedication to their chapter for at least two years.

• Chapter exemplifies positive energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the vision of Student Leadership Services.
• Chapter participated in at least two community service projects in a school year.
• Chapter planned and participated in at least two substance free activities at school.
• Chapter displays mission and values in all aspects of chapter meetings and activities.

• Has shown significant improvement in majority of the following areas:
  • Members
  • Increased money from fundraisers, events, etc.
  • SLS activities
  • Sponsorships
  • Chapter Activities
  • Other improvements and accomplishments
• Applicants need to show “before” and “after” summaries of school climate, etc

(Named after Russell Reiterman, Advisor of the Year 2000, Henry Ford II High School)

• Welcomes students with an open mind and open heart.
• Engages youth to believe in the mission of Student Leadership Services.
• Empowers students to use their strengths.
• Is a respectful mentor to youth.

(Named after Doris Vega, former SLS Staff and dear friend and mentor of SAB Alumni)

• Supports students, chapter and Student Leadership Services behind the scenes.
• Gives thankfully and unselfishly with an open heart.
• Respected by students, advisors and Student Leadership Services staff.
• Goes above and beyond with no expectation of recognition.

• Has devoted time and effort to Student Leadership Services.
• Contributes to the events hosted by Student Leadership Services.
• Help Student Leadership Services in accomplishing the organization’s goals.
• Cannot be currently employed by Student Leadership Services.
• Must be actively involved with Student Leadership Services.

• Creative use of community, school and student resources to match grant funding.
• Project reaches beyond the norm of school-based prevention projects.
• Evidence of “youth-led” strategies in the grant application, project, marketing and publicity.
• Evidence of school administration support and community collaboration efforts.
• Grant Report and Evaluation submitted to SLS in a timely, complete and thorough fashion.  Hand written thank you note sent to Citizens Insurance Company representative.

• SLS Chapter partners effectively with local businesses, community foundations, school-based community groups, service organizations, law enforcement, health and safety services, religious services, business professional organizations, and tourism entities.
• SLS Chapter/students take the lead in this partnership and continue throughout the project.
• Evidence of effectiveness of the project in reaching project goals.
• Samples of public relations and media exposure for chapter and project. 

The below PGVP Lifetime Award is personally selected by SLS and not nominated.

 Pamela G. Voss-Page Lifetime Achievement Award

• At least 10 years of involvement with Student Leadership Services.
• Has performed outstanding service to Student Leadership Services.
• Personal sacrifice including financial support.
• Examples of significant involvement:
  • Provided services to Student Leadership Services at events.
  • Devotes time to a chapter.
  • Helps to promote Student Leadership Services ideals.
  • Former member of SLS or Student Advisory Board.
• Is currently involved with Student Leadership Services and devotes time to the organization.
• Cannot be currently employed by Student Leadership Services.