The Award Program
The Robert Neihardt Award Program is designed for young food leaders ages 8-18. Participants will be divided into two age groups: 8-12-year-olds and 13-18-year-olds. The participant will select one research/thought-provoking question provided by the Robert Neihardt Award Program Team. The participants will then create a proposal letter for their research idea to address that question. The Robert Neihardt Award Program Team will review and select finalists based on their proposals for the final project. The Final project may be a report, demonstration, or other approved concept.
All participants selected for the final project will receive a certificate of appreciation, regardless of age group.
3rd Place Age 8-12-year-olds:
The third-place participant in the age group 8-12-year-olds will win a pizza party for their class (teacher and parent approval required), a third-place certificate, and a $40 dollar visa gift card.
2nd Place Age 8-12-year-olds:
The second-place participant in this age group will win a pizza party for their class (teacher and parent approval required), a Second-place certificate, and a $50 dollar visa gift card.
1st Place Age 8-12-year-olds:
The first-place participant in this age group will win a pizza party for their class (teacher and parent approval required), a first-place certificate, and an $80 dollar visa gift card.
3rd Place Age 13-18-year-olds:
The third-place participant will receive a third-place certificate and a $100 visa gift card.
2nd Place Age 13-18-year-olds:
The second-place participant will receive a second-place certificate and a $150 visa gift card.
1st Place Age 13-18-year-olds:
The first-place winner will receive a first-place certificate and a $500.00 dollar visa gift card.