What are the requirements to qualify?

-Has held a CTeen leadership position (officially registered in the INTL Leadership Network) for at least two years -Is currently in 11th* or 12th grade -Demonstrates passion for Jewish learning and the furtherance of Jewish education -Is a role model in both Judaism and behavior -Has attended 80% of CTeen INTL Network programs required of leaders (webinars and town hall meetings)** -Attended at least two out-of-chapter events (INTL Shabbaton, summer program, regional event/Shabbatons)** -Has attended 90% of chapter events** *An 11th grader who wins is not allowed to run in his/her 12th grade year **Spanning over all years as a leader

How does a leader get nominated?

Any eligible teen (see requirements) can be nominated by a peer, teacher, rabbi/rebbetzin, or chapter director. Nominating oneself or a family member is not a possibility.

What happens when someone is nominated?

Once the application has been approved by CTeen HQ, an email alert will be sent to the nominated teen notifying them of their nomination. Nominee applications will only open on April 12, 2021 - 30 Nissan 5781. They will then have until April 27, 2021 - 15 Iyar 5781 to fill out their own application for the award.

Who chooses the finalists?

The final eight awardees will be decided by our Selection Committee, comprised of ten past CTeen leaders with first-hand knowledge of what goes into being a true CTeen leader. Click here to meet them.

What do the finalists win?

Winners will be announced publicly via social media on May 23, 2021 - 12 Sivan 5781. Our 8 teens under 18 awardees will receive a plaque, recognition at the 2022 INTL Shabbaton, and a $1,000 scholarship towards a CTeen approved gap year program.

How are the finalists chosen?

The committee will recieve the nominator's application and the nominees application. Names and locations will be removed so they can make an unbiased choice. The following will be taken into consideration when voting:

• Execution of local events
• Growth & impact on local chapter
• Involvement in INTL. initiatives
• Taking significant initiative in evolving local chapter
• Anything submitted under the nominator's application, nominee's application, and reference's submission

What is the timeline?

​Nominating Deadline - April 11, 2021 - 29 Nissan 5781 Nominees Application Due- April 27, 2021 - 15 Iyar 5781 Awardees Announced - May 23, 2021 - 12 Sivan 5781

Is every nomination accepted?

No. Every nomination that comes in is first looked over by CTeen HQ. The requirements must be met and the local CTeen Rabbi/Rebbetzin/Chapter Director must also approve of the nomination.

Can more than one leader from a chapter be nominated and win?

More than one leader can be nominated per chapter, however only one leader can become an awardee.