These awards are given to recognize students who have performed outstanding community service in the Japanese American community or who have made personal sacrifices for others.
Academic achievement is not a consideration for these awards.
A. Description of Service
Be prepared to provide a brief description of community service/personal sacrifice.
B. Volunteer Hours Totaling 30 Hours
- Download Letters of Attestation to be filled out with your volunteer organization.
- Provide 1-2 Letters of Recommendation from an organizer of a volunteer program you’ve been apart of.
- Upload the filled-out form in the Secure Application as a .PDF or .JPG. (Tip: Scan document or take a legible picture on your phone. Download this easy-to-use, free app TinyScanner to turn your photo into a PDF for upload purposes.)
These awards are judged separately by an independent panel of judges.
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In Memory of Leo Goto
In 2016, this award carried special dedication to the generous spirit of Denver’s Leo Goto. His philanthropy has supported JACGP, and will always be remembered.