MEGT Star of the North Award
History of the Award
From 1999 to 2011, MEGT, in partnership with NAGC, annually presented a Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award to children who have made a difference in their community and who have excelled academically or in the arts. The lack of national funding caused NAGC to eliminate its support of this award nationwide. The MEGT State Board established the Star of the North Award in 2012.
Star of the North Application Process/Criteria:
- Fill out the Star of the North application form by October 1st each year.
- Students must be enrolled in either grades 5, 6, 7, or 8 at the time of nomination.
- Outstanding student accomplishment may be in one or more of the following areas:
- Academics
- Visual or performing arts,
- Leadership
- Student applicants must submit a composition describing:
- The activity or interest area for which the student is being nominated
- How the student got interested/involved in the activity
- What impact the activity has had on the student and on others
- How the student’s future plans and goals have been affected by this activity or interest area
- Applicants must include at least one letter of recommendation from someone other than a nominee’s family member, explaining why the student nominee is deserving of the award, what sets him or her apart from other students, and how the nominee is impacting others
- If you have any questions, please reach out to Chad Libby, Awards Chair (Subject: MEGT-Star of the North).
Selection Criteria:
- All application materials must be complete and received by the application deadline to be considered.
- The student composition will be rated on a 12-point scale. The four required response areas are worth up to three (3) rating points each. The composition must respond to the following questions:
- What is the activity or interest area for which the student is being nominated
- How did the student become interested/involved in the activity
- What impact has the activity had on the student and on others
- How have the student’s future plans and goals been affected by this activity or interest area
- Letter of Recommendation: The Letter of Recommendation will be used to assist in determining a winner when the scores from the composition section are tied. The letter is worth up to three (3) points. The point value builds on the requirements of the previous level.
| 1 point | Describes the student’s achievements and confirms exceptional abilities. |
| 2 points | Cites unique examples which place the student clearly above other high-ability students. |
| 3 points | States the positive impact the student has had on others, or of a positive future for this student. |
Past Recipients of the MEGT Star of The North Award
To be awarded at the annual Midwinter Conference. Nominate a deserving student today! 🎉
2025
Celia Pratt, Dakota Meadows Middle School, Mankato Area Public Schools
2024
Sydney Hagel, Jackson Middle School, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
2023
Sienna Granquist, Stillwater Middle School, Stillwater Area Public Schools
2023
Sienna Granquist, Stillwater Middle School, Stillwater Area Public Schools
2022
Bridgette Sturgeon, Buffalo Community Middle School, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2021
Nolan Rabon, Buffalo Community Middle School, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2020
No award presented
2019
Katelyn Haug, St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East, St. Michael-Albertville Schools
2018
No award presented
2017
Brady Thomas, Valley Middle School of STEM, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
2016
Sydney Stenger, New Prague Middle School, New Prague Area Schools
2015
Christopher Ming, Centennial Middle School, Centennial School District
2014
Olivia Huseonica, St. Anthony Middle School, St. Anthony-New Brighton ISD 282
2013
Allison Cotrell, Central Middle School, Eden Prairie Schools
2012
Seth Thoelke, Delano Intermediate School, Delano Public Schools
