Nominate a Student

To nominate a student (K-12) as an Academic All-Star, please fill out the fields below and submit. It's fast and it's free.  Academic All-Star nominations will be accepted from September 1 at 12:00 AM - May 10 at 11:59 PM.

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Student Information

Explain why you believe this student should be considered for the award. What separates this person from their peers? (1600 characters or less)
(or designated staff member)
What prompted you to nominate this student?


Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for an Academic All-Star Award, a student should demonstrate one of the following:
  • Academics – Academic excellence and/or a dramatic improvement in grades.
  • Responsibility – Excellent attendance and punctuality, classroom work and homework completed on time.
  • Attitude – Proper behavior, dependable and trustworthy, regardless of supervision.
  • Leadership – Active in the school and provide motivation and/or encouragement to others.
  • School spirit and pride – Students who demonstrate pride in their school.
  • Citizenship – Students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship.
  • Extracurricular activity – Students who represent the school and themselves well outside the classroom.
  • Community service – Students who are active in community service.

What Do Winners Receive?

  • A $100 gift card.
  • A certificate of excellence.
  • Ohio Lottery Partners in Education prize pack.
  • Recognition on the Ohio Lottery’s website and social channels.