Overview
The Lovis Foundation honors students who are going above and beyond to create a positive culture in their schools and communities. Our student awards give school personnel and others a way to recognize young people who are often overlooked. There is no academic requirement because the awards focus on what the young person is doing 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 in 9th grade – extended services who have overcome obstacles to make a difference in their community. The obstacle may be, but not limited to, poverty, mental illness, homelessness, obesity, disability, extreme bullying, abuse, violence or challenges related to the pandemic.
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/obstacles
- Be willing to be interviewed and videotaped
Selection Process
The Lovis Selection Committee will review nominations to ensure the nominated student has met the requirements of promoting kindness, being selfless, demonstrating compassion and/or giving to the less fortunate.
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.
Reward
Winners 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, February 19, 2023.
Winners will be notified by Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Nominate a Student
Choose the correct form below based on the student’s current grade.
Extraordinary Student Award Application for 5th – 8th graders
Hero Award Application for 9th grade through extended services
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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 also interested in politics and actively worked to increase 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
lovisfoundation@gmail.com