Overview
The Lovis Foundation honors students who are going above and beyond to create a positive culture in their schools and communities. The awards recognize young people who are often overlooked. There is no academic requirement because the awards focus on what the young person does to make a difference. Selected students share their stories via video.
The Lovis Extraordinary Student Award honors 5th-8th grade students who make a difference in their community by promoting kindness, being selfless, demonstrating compassion and/or giving to the less fortunate.
The Lovis Hero Award honors students aged 14-21 who have overcome incredible obstacles to make a difference in their community. The obstacle may not, but not limited to, poverty, mental illness, homelessness, obesity, disability, extreme bullying, abuse, violence.
Requirements
For consideration, an applicant must:
- Be a current student attending a public, charter or alternative school in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area
- Be nominated or seek nomination from a teacher, counselor, caseworker, or other adult who can speak to the students’ contribution
- Demonstrate how they have made a difference in their community
- Hero applicants must have overcome adversity
- Be willing to be interviewed and videotaped
Selection Process
Nominations are reviewed by the Lovis Foundation Board and a selection committee to ensure the nominated student has met the requirements of promoting kindness, being selfless, demonstrating compassion and/or giving to the less fortunate. In addition, Hero Award nominees will be evaluated on how they have overcome adversity.
Winners will be selected based on sensitivity to those who do not have a voice, creativity and impact to the community. Family members of the Lovis Foundation Board are ineligible.
Up to 8 nominations will be selected as award winners.
Reward
Winning nominations will receive a monetary award and be invited to attend an award ceremony.
Upon request, a representative from the Lovis Foundation is available to present the award to the student at the district board meeting or award ceremony.
Timeline
Nomination applications are due by Sunday, March 15th.
Winners will be notified by Tuesday, March 31st.
How to Nominate a Student
Send the following information to spreadjoy@lovisfoundation.org by Sunday, March 15th.
Student name
Student address
Grade
School
Nominated by:
Name
Title
School District
Phone
For the Extraordinary Student Award (Grade 5th – 8th)
Provide an overview of what the student has done to make a difference in their community by promoting kindness, being selfless, demonstrating compassion and/or giving to the less fortunate.
For the Hero Award (Grade 9th – Transition)
Provide an overview of the adversity the student has overcome and what they have done to make a difference in their community.
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About the Lovis Foundation
The Lovis Foundation honors the life of a charismatic, uniter of hearts named Logan Brinson. Logan had significant medical challenges resulting from an undiagnosed genetic disorder. Each day was a struggle, consumed with needles, medications, surgical procedures and diagnostic testing, tube-feeding, in-home nursing care and a long list of diagnoses. In spite of it all, during his 19 years on this earth, Logan’s joyous spirit had a positive impact on everyone he met. He used his love of Elvis to raise monies for local non-profits. He was interested in politics and increased awareness for people with disabilities. Logan lived life to the fullest. Our mission is to continue his legacy by promoting charitable initiatives that celebrate individuality, inspire compassion and encourage others to shine. By funding community programs as unique and imaginative as Logan himself, the Lovis Foundation makes a difference in the lives of youth with disabilities, first responders and many others.
For more information, visit https://lovisfoundation.org/.
Contact Information
Rene Eisele
Founder and President
513-405-8584
spreadjoy@lovisfoundation.org