AACA Young Peoples Award

[AACA Scholarship  | AACA Student Scholarship]

A $1,0000 cash award to any high school senior, that is a member, child or grandchild of an active AACA member in good standing for at least 5 years, who has been accepted into an accredited institution of higher education, i.e. a four-year college leading to a bachelors degree or a two-year vocational education program leading to a diploma. This award is given, in the hope that, in the future, a contribution of equal or greater value will be given in return to the AACA or to the AACA Library and Research Center for the betterment of AACA and its members worldwide. This award is merit based and while financial need may be considered, it is not necessary.

Eligibility: This award is open to any high school senior, child or grandchild of an active AACA member of good standing for at least five years, who:

• is open to any high school senior or attending a higher education institution the year the award is awarded
• shall have received a letter of acceptance from either a four-year college leading to a bachelors degree or from a two-year vocational educational program leading to a diploma or is currently enrolled.
• shall have demonstrated an active interest in and made a significant contribution to the successful operation of an AACA region or chapter and/or
• shall have demonstrated a long-time, active interest in the ownership, restoration of, or preservation of antique vehicles or automobilia.

This award is merit based and while financial need may be considered, it is not necessary.

Amount/Funding of Award: The award shall be in the form of $1,000 cash and shall be paid directly to the institution attended by the recipient of the award. The award may be used for enrollment of tuition fees, books, supplies, or equipment required for the course of study. This award is funded with contributions or dollars designated by the AACA Board which will ensure another annual recipient.

Criteria for Nomination: There shall be no written criteria for eligibility (except as stated above). Each member of the Selection Committee shall base his/her decision on an individual personal consciousness of the premise of the AACA Young People Award. However, the following are some suggested concepts for consideration in selecting a nominee: Special interests or talents in the nominee’s personal or community life which inspire that person or other co-workers to achieve identified tasks or be further dedicated to the antique car hobby. Strength of character, which allows the candidate to develop self-reliance or determination in a specific endeavor. The volunteering of time or talent to the benefit of the region/chapter or to another individual in the pursuit of the enjoyment of the hobby at large (beyond the attendance at meetings). The vision to perceive or expand a program or service of the region or chapter to the benefit of all hobbyists

Nomination: A nomination may be submitted upon receipt of a majority vote of the Board of Directors of an AACA region or chapter, as duly noted in the official meeting minutes of that Board of Directors’ meeting. The Board of Directors of an AACA region or chapter shall submit an official nomination form (available via AACA Headquarters, AACA website or contacting me) which consists of typed document of not more than one page (one side of one sheet of paper) stating why it is felt the graduate nominee should receive the award, attaching to the submission a copy of the graduate’s letter of acceptance to the institution of higher education and evidence (transcripts) of academic standing. The nomination shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “2006 Young People’s Award“ to the AACA Executive Director or designee, by the designated date and will be held in total for review by the Selection Committee. Elected AACA Directors or Officers shall not receive written entries at any time. No faxes will be accepted. AACA is not responsible for postal or delivery delays or for lost or misdirected mailings.

Selection Process: A Selection Committee shall select the successful candidate(s) by the 15th of January preceding the next AACA Annual Meeting at which the award will be made. All sealed nominations shall be opened and reviewed by Selection Committee members. All nominations shall be reviewed based on the Committee person’s personal consciousness of the premise of the award and the total number of candidates shall be reduced to a group of not more than six and not less than two to receive Letters of Recognition of Achievement. From this reduced group, one shall be randomly drawn to receive the AACA Young People’s Award stipend. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final and all those in the reduced group shall be notified of their decision by mail no later than February 1.

Announcement of Award: The presentation of this Award shall be made in conjunction with the announcement of the Annual AACA National Awards as part of the Annual Meeting of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

Deadline for Nomination: Applications shall be made by December 1st of the year preceding the AACA Annual Meeting in February.

Application: Application forms may be obtained from:

AACA National Headquarters
P.O. Box 417
Hershey PA 17033

or from the Chairman of the AACA Young Peoples Award, or downloaded on-line.

for on-line information including application - Click on Appendix H!

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