Half Moon Bay Students Invited To Apply For Leadership Awards

From Half Moon Bay City: The City of Half Moon Bay invites students to apply for one of the City's annual Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements and leadership qualities of middle school and high school students.

These awards honor students who have distinguished themselves as role models among their peers. Areas such as work ethic, community service, leadership, social responsibility, and/or overcoming obstacles to accomplish goals are considered.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5 PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018.

Click here for the online application.

If a hard-copy application is preferred, they are available at City Hall, 501 Main Street. Hard copy applications must be emailed to

Five awards are typically given, one in each of the following grade categories:

8th grade: $100 Award

9th grade: $100 Award

10th grade: $100 Award

11th grade: $200 Award

12th grade: $1,000 Award

Requirements:

• Must be a student in good standing enrolled in middle school or high school in Half Moon Bay
• Must have a good attendance and academic record
• Must have volunteered in the community
• Must illustrate leadership skills or exemplary social responsibility
• May have overcome adversity or serve as a role model to others

Located 28 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Half Moon Bay is a community of about 12,000 people, situated on the peninsula between forested hills and some of the most beautiful coastlines that California has to offer. Its historic Downtown is home to numerous shops, art galleries, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and other businesses, and its celebrated beaches and parks are wonders of nature, accessible to pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. With its many activities and events, beautiful natural scenery, old-town charm, and abundance of retail and commercial services, Half Moon Bay is a regional destination. The City's website is www.hmbcity.com.

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