Recognition

The Missouri Association of Student Councils awards schools for outstanding performance as a council. Applications for the Honor Council Award are submitted to MASC. The award is criteria-based and if a school meets all of the prescribed criteria, that school receives the award. This award was established to honor student councils that have a comprehensive program that promotes student activities and student leadership. The Honor Council Award is the highest honor that Missouri Association of Student Councils bestows upon one of its members.

Download the MASC Honor Council Application

Qualifying activities for the MASC Honor Council application should be completed between January and December 2024. All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025.  Membership dues must be paid by December 31, 2024, to be eligible and you must have participated in the State Convention hosted by Carthage High School in 2024 and be in attendance at Poplar Bluff High School State Convention in March 2025 to receive the Honor Council Award.

We are switching to a digital format this year.  You will submit a pdf of your application by Friday, February 7, 2025.  

The 2024 MASC Honor Council Award Application  - Students should download and print off the application and then FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.  They may choose to complete the application using Slides, Docs, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, etc.  When complete you will need to save it as a pdf and submit it to Jane.  If they follow directions, it should be an easier process than in past years.

Missouri participates in two advisor recognition programs and these award winners are recognized at the VISION Conference in the summer. Each District may nominate one senior high and one junior high outstanding advisor. Each individual will be recognized at State Convention. The Executive Board reviews all nominees and makes the final selection for the MASC Advisor of the Year for both middle level/junior high and high school. Award winners are recognized at State Convention.

To nominate an advisor, please contact your District Representative.

2023-24 District Advisor of the Year Winners:

GATEWAY

High School Advisor of the Year - Jamie Kovach - Windsor HS

Middle School Advisor of the Year - Jen Patterson Windsor MS

NORTHEAST

High School Advisor of the Year - Jill Villasana - Battle HS

Middle School Advisor of the Year - Valerie Basnett - Lewis and Clark MS

NORTHWEST

High School Advisor of the Year - Emily Sumner and Hillary Salanky - Lafayette HS

MIddle School Advisor of the Year - Marta Sansome and Douglas Snider - Robidoux MS

SOUTHEAST

High School Advisor of the Year - Morgan Swinford - Chaffee HS

MIddle School Advisor of the Year - Caitlin Butcher - Senn Thomas MS

SOUTHWEST

High School Advisor of the Year - Melissa Fanning - Lamar HS

MIddle School Advisor of the Year - Tiffiny Stringer - Carthage Junior High

SOUTH CENTRAL

High School Advisor of the Year - Laurel Rogers - Laquey HS

Middle School Advisor of the Year - JT Flora - Lonedell MS

TRAILS WEST

High School Advisor of the Year - Angie Sallee Odessa HS

Middle School Advisor of the Year - Candace Ellensohn Wellington Napoleon MS

**Denotes MASC Advisor of the Year winners.

MASC Distinguished Student Leader is the newest program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Student Councils. It has been created to motivate and challenge student leaders to extend their leadership skills and activities and to confer Missouri recognition upon those students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge, based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures.

To become an MASC Distinguished Student Leader, students must be members of their student councils in MASC member schools and graduating at the time they submit their applications. The standards for the Distinguished Student Leader program reflect the core purposes and mission of student councils. Additionally, the evaluation procedure has been designed so that the bulk of the process takes place at the school level with the results being forwarded to MASC for the final assessment. This facilitates a process that will help students become more proficient in self-assessment practices and better able to organize and build a record of evidence focused on their student council and related leadership activities.

DOWNLOAD the 2024 MASC Distinguished Leader Application.

Deadline: January 31, 2024 – APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!

DISTIGUISHED STUDENT LEADER APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED 1 WEEK TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024!   THIS IS DUE TO THE MULTIPLE SNOW DAYS THAT MANY SCHOOLS HAVE EXPERIENCED. 

Download the application from the link - it is a FILLABLE PDF.  They can type on the downloaded form and save it as they are working on it.

Take your leadership to the next level as you work to earn national recognition as an NASC (National Association of Student Councils) distinguished student leader by completing the NASC Student Leaders Program.

To apply, you’ll complete a variety of tasks focused on building your leadership knowledge and improving your skills. You’ll also keep record of your activities and show you’ve met the award criteria by creating a personal leadership portfolio.

The portfolio will also serve as a valuable record of your achievements and commitment as a leader, something you may refer to often when you’re applying to college and for scholarships. Get started today!

Application and Related Materials

The Circle of Excellence Award is known as Missouri’s Student Council Hall of Fame. Award winners are recognized for the contribution to and impact they have made on the Missouri Association of Student Councils. Winners are inducted into the Circle of Excellence at State Convention.

If you would like to nominate someone for the MASC Circle of Excellence Award, please make sure your nomination letter is postmarked to MASC Executive Director Chad Rizner (masc@masc1.org) by February 10.

Circle of Excellence Recipients

Ms. Nona Hyde | First Executive Director

Mr. Marvin Fleming | Former Principal, Jefferson City High School

Mr. Mel Guemmer | Former Principal, Advisor, Workshop Staff

Mr. Bill Bradley | Former United States Senator

Mr. John Ashcroft | Former MO Governor and US Attorney General

Mrs. Sally Shelton-Colby | Former Ambassador to Barbados & Grenada

Mr. John Temporiti | Attorney, Former NASC Rep

Dr. Donald Skip Sallee | Physician, Radiologist

Mr. Ted Smith | Professor of Ethics and Society, Vanderbilt University

Mrs. Lenora Younger | Second Executive Director

Mrs. Martha Hicks | Third Executive Director

Dr. Grace Gardner | Advisor, Model United Nations, MSTA President

Mr. Steve Stoll | Former MO Representative, Festus City Admin

Mr. Dennis Lock | Fourth Executive Director

Ms. Sue Cummins | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board

Mrs. Melba Walker | Advisor, Workshop Staff

Mr. Dave Sutton | Advisor, Workshop Staff

Mrs. Dianne Baum | Advisor, Workshop Staff

Mrs. Karen Dawson | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board

Mrs. Kathy Wright | Advisor, State Convention Host

Ms. Karen Haak | Advisor, Executive Board Secretary

Mrs. Barbara Lord | Advisor, Workshop Staff

Ms. Susan Eckelkamp | Advance Representative to the President of the United States

Mr. Tom Brand | NAFB Executive Director

Dr. Earl Reum | Leadership Consultant, Author, Magician

Mrs. Terri Johnson | Fifth Executive Director

Ms. Ann Bolzenius | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board

Mr. Marty Powers | Advisor, Workshop Staff

Mrs. Sue Rimmer | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board

Dr. Sam Rogers | MASC Alumni, MASC Executive Board Administrator, Assistant Principal

Middle level and high school student councils that consistently provide quality leadership activities and service to their schools and communities can earn national recognition through NASC’s National Council of Excellence program.

There are two levels of recognition. A student council achieves a National Council of Excellence Award when it has demonstrated that it meets all the NASC requirements. The National Gold Council of Excellence award is awarded to those councils that demonstrate the highest levels of leadership, plus meet additional standards as set by NASC.

These awards distinguish outstanding student councils by guiding student leaders and their faculty advisers through a process featuring standards-based criteria and demonstration-based outcomes, reflecting more than 80 years of expertise in student council and leadership programming.

National Council of Excellence Application

Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

These scholarships cover the cost of full registration to attend the Summer Leadership Workshop in William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The value of the scholarships is $290 each. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Postmark Deadline: April 15, 2024

Nona Hyde-Lenora Younger Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

Provides full registration to attend Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. Any student in grades 9-11 may apply. One candidate per school. Interviews will be conducted at the State Convention in March. The nominee must be one of your State Delegates. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Must be postmarked by February 24 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

Marvin Fleming Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

A full scholarship to Summer Leadership Workshop in June at William Woods University. One candidate per school. A letter of recommendation from student council advisor nominating student’s qualities and experiences. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Must be postmarked by February 24 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

Mel Guemmer Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

A full scholarship to Summer Leadership Workshop in June at William Woods University. Student must participate in Student Council and Varsity Sports. One nominee allowed per school. A letter of recommendation from student council advisor outlining student’s leadership qualities. Verification of varsity letter from a coach or athletic director. Letters of nominations should be sent with the application, which must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Must be postmarked by February 24 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

Dennis Lock Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

A full scholarship to Summer Leadership Workshop in June at William Woods University. This scholarship is sponsored by Lindbergh High School in honor of former Missouri Executive Director, Dennis Lock. Please write a of letter of recommendation for this student outlining his/her leadership potential. Completed letters of recommendations must be sent to MASC Executive Director Terri Johnson by March 1. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Must be postmarked by February 24 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!  You can type directly on the form!

Kevin “Cubby” Houska Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

A full scholarship to Summer Leadership Workshop in June at William Woods University. This scholarship is sponsored by Mehlville High School in memory of former Student Council member and Junior Counselor (JC). The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Must be postmarked by February 24 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!  You can type directly on the form!

MASC Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

These scholarships cover the cost of full registration to attend the Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton. Value of scholarships are $390 each. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Must be postmarked by April 26 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

MASC Alumni Foundation Summer Workshop Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the MASC Alumni Foundation and is available for students grades 7-11. This scholarship will cover the cost of registration for a student to attend the MASC Summer Leadership Workshop. Winners will be announced at the State Convention in March.

Online Application | Must be submitted by February 24

Excellence Through Leadership Scholarship for College

This scholarship is sponsored by the Missouri Society of Association Executives. One outstanding student council leader will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Each MASC member school can nominate one senior—preferably your president or other officer.

Click this LINK to be directed to the application

Deadline is March 31, 2024.

Outstanding Junior High/Middle School Award

A committee of judges will review your application. A personal interview will take place at the State Convention. Selection will be made and announced at the conference. A plaque will be awarded and sent to the winner after engraving is done. Applicant must attend State Convention to be eligible for this award.

Download Application | Must be received by: March 1 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

Dr. Grace Gardner Memorial Scholarship

Provided to a Middle School-Junior High student to attend Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Postmark Deadline - February 24, 2024 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship

These scholarships cover the cost of full registration to attend the Summer Leadership Workshop in William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The value of the scholarships is $390 each. The application must be downloaded and submitted by mail.

Download Application | Postmark Deadline: April 26, 2024 | APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED!
You can type directly on the form!

MASC Alumni Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the MASC Alumni Foundation and is available for students grades 7-11. This scholarship will cover the cost of registration for a student to attend the MASC Summer Leadership Workshop. Winners will be announced at the State Convention in March.

Online Application | Online submission deadline: February 24, 2024