FAQ
FAQ
Updated 08.10.22
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Project Submissions
Project Submissions
What are the two categories for submission?
This year we are offering two categories for submission. One is for showcase and the other is for showcase and award.
What are the differences between the two categories?
One category allows students to showcase their projects at the event on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Projects do not need to be complete but are still in progress.
The second category is for showcasing their projects AND to be submitted for one of our awards. Projects must be completed by December 23, 2022, to be eligible for award considerations.
Why are there two categories for submissions?
Our mission is to empower young leaders and the best way for us to do that is to showcase the projects whether they are done or not. The awards are our way to thank those who've completed their project for serving their community.
Which one should I apply for?
To be considered for the showcase:
Projects focused on civic engagement and/or community impact
Projects can start earlier than 2022
The organization and project must be nonpartisan.
The project planning and implementation need to be led by the students
Group can consist of 3 or more high school or college students
Teams can have working professionals as mentors or guides as part of their team
To be considered for the showcase and award:
Meet the criteria for the showcase (above)
The group belongs to a 501C(3) organization or has a 501C(3) organization as its fiscal agent
Projects must be completed in 2023 by December 23
Where can I apply?
Project Showcase Presentations
Project Showcase Presentations
What is the structure of the showcase presentation?
In the spirit of community, mutual aid, and collaboration, we're giving students a platform to showcase their projects, share their achievements and challenges, and ask the greater community for support and resources. Students will be asked to present in no more than 15 minutes their project pitch, their successes, their challenges, and resources they would love to have to grow their projects.
What do support and resources look like for the students?
They can ask for volunteers, additional funding, collaboration support, mentorship, and whatever else that will help them take their projects to the next level. Audience members are encouraged to hear the different projects and are encouraged to invest their time, talents, or treasures to the different projects that resonates with them.
Judging Process
Judging Process
How are judges selected?
Judges are volunteers who have shown great interest and participation around empowering Asian and Pacific Islander communities as well as civic engagement. We also look for judges who have experience in running community impact campaigns and projects as well.
What will judges be reviewing for the projects submitted for awards consideration?
Judges will review the following criteria and evaluate on how much the projects and team been able to:
Contribution To Civic And Community Empowerment
Contribution To Allyship, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Clearly Define The Roles Of Each Team Member.
Show Thoughtfulness Of Planning
Achieve Results Of Project
Navigate Of The Challenges That Came Up During Your Time On The Project
Reflect On Your Growth
Create A Vision Future Plans
Succinct To Introduce Yourself In A Video And Your Pitch Within Three Mins
What is the people's choice?
The video introduction and pitch video will be posted on our website for People’s Vote, the video with the most votes with winning a $1,000 cash prize. Students will have a chance to advertise their videos on our website and garner people's votes on which project is the best. The greater public audience has a chance to vote for their favorite project. Not only students are encouraged to engage in social media, but they are practicing building awareness around their meaningful work.
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