Sandy Masters Youth Award

The Sandy Masters Youth Award 

The Youth Award was created to honor Sandy Masters, founder Reno Mt. Rose Republican Women’s Club (MRRW) serving the South Reno. Sandy Master, long-time known for her Republican leadership, she continues to support conservative and constitutional values for her community, state, and nation. Mother, grandmother, businesswoman, she believes youth will provide our hope for the future of “We the People.”

THE MISSION

To recognize, encourage and honor youth who have made 

significant contributions in conservative and constitutional values to their community & state.

THE VISION

Increasing Nevada youth embracing conservative and constitutional values.

THE OBJECTIVE

To involve Mt. Rose Republican Women (MRRW) members and affiliate members in the opportunity to provide deserving youth recognition in their community or state.  

If you are a MRRW member and would like to nominate a youth or have questions or need assistance, please contact Lisa-Marie Lightfoot, 775-750-4913, lmlightfeet@gmail.com or mtroserepublicanwomen.org for a packet to nominate a youth.  

Full Name of Nominee: Click or tap here to enter text.

Nominee Contact Information

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Optional - Associated Organization/s (Schools, business, church) Click or tap here to enter text.

Date of Birth: (Must be 17 to 24 years of Age) Click or tap here to enter text.

Student GPA Click or tap here to enter text.

Name of MRRW or Affiliate Member Nominator

(Nominator must be a MRRW Member or Affiliate Member)

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Required: Written paper (See Award Criteria) Please attach/email separately any additional references/accolades to lmlightfeet@gmail.com Include your name on all attachments.

Complete below: (1,500 – 2,500 words) email to lmlightfeet@gmail.com or mail forms and additions to MRRW, PO Box 18446, Reno, NV 89511

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The Sandy Masters Youth Award Nomination Information

GUIDELINES

(Nominations are accepted under the following guidelines

• The award is for $2,000 and can be used for educational pursuits. Nominee will identify how the money award will be used in their written submission.  
• Nomination form and written paper must be submitted before May 31 of each year and the award winner will be determined by the following June of that same year. The Mt. Rose Republican Women (MRRW Youth Award will be given out at a scheduled monthly MRRW meeting. Award recipient is expected to attend to receive the award and announce how the award will be used. A check will be issued at that time. (Generally, MRRW meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month).  
• Individuals and organizations may submit letters of recommendation, accolades, and other supporting documents.
  • Supporting documents must include a cover letter with name, date, individual contact information, and organizational name if applicable. (Examples: Church, school, Republican club, Republican candidate, etc.)
• Nominators must be MRRW members or affiliate members. Assistance may be provided to connect youth and MRRW member nominators upon request. 
• Nominees must be 17 thru 24 years old.
• A student nominee must have a current academic GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students must currently reside in Northern Nevada.
• Awards are determined by the MRRW Youth Award selection committee based on demonstrated award criteria.

AWARD CRITERIA

(Nominations are accepted under the following written paper and volunteer hours criteria)

• Provide a grammatically correct written paper 1,500 to 2,500 words demonstrating conservative and constitutional values that may include: opinion, research, oral history, personal experience, academic study, American or Nevada history, etc.  
• Nominee must serve a minimum of forty (40) documented hours of unpaid volunteer time related serving their Northern Nevada community. (Form available) Volunteer hours supporting conservative and constitutional values may receive extra consideration.  
  • Examples- political campaigns/organizing, voting integrity, presentations, constitutional history, appropriate topic research papers, military or veterans support, Republican club participation, law enforcement, etc. Nominations must provide a description of the volunteer service contribution and indicate how nominee’s volunteering is linked to their Northern Nevada community. Attach the Volunteer Documentation Hours form provided.  

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Name of Volunteer: Click or tap here to enter text.

Volunteer Activity: (Please explain how the volunteer service contribution is linked to their Northern Nevada community) Fed the Hungry on Saturdays

Volunteer Hours:

Date

Times

Hours

2

(Minimum of 40 hours required)

Verified By:

Title: Volunteer Manager

Signature:

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