THE VIRJEAN BURTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY AWARD

THE 2025 VIRJEAN BURTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY AWARD

The Northland Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Award celebrates philanthropy in the Northland by recognizing young Northlanders who have demonstrated a combination of philanthropic leadership and action. This award is deservingly named The Virjean Burton Youth Philanthropy Award, in honor of Virjean’s inspiring dedication to our Northland community.

The recipients of this award have the opportunity to select a Northland nonprofit organization that will receive a $1,000 grant. In addition, the recipients receive a $2,000 scholarship to the post-secondary institution of his/her choice.

RECIPIENT QUALIFICATIONS

The recipient must be a resident of Clay or Platte County in the Northland.
The recipient’s contributions must benefit the residents of Clay and/or Platte counties.
The recipient must be 18 years old or younger.
The recipient must be available to attend the Northland Community Foundation’s Annual Breakfast held on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa.
The recipient cannot be a family member of a current Northland Community Foundation board member.

AWARD CRITERIA

The recipient must exhibit outstanding civic responsibility as demonstrated by their voluntary commitment of time and talents in the Northland.
The recipient must exhibit leadership in the community by a willingness to serve in leadership roles; creativity and vision; and/or the ability to involve others in philanthropic activity.
The recipient’s concerns and efforts within their field must exceed the normal scope of community service.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations for award recipients are solicited each year.
Northland schools and nonprofit organizations are notified of the nomination process.
Northland individuals, organizations and businesses are eligible to submit nominations.
Nominations are made by completing a nomination form, which is due by March 14, 2025.
Final selection of the award recipient is made by the Northland Community Foundation scholarship committee.

Nominations must be received by March 14, 2025.

Questions?
Please contact Libby Blair at 816.668.4640 or [email protected]

THE 2025 VIRJEAN BURTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY AWARD NOMINATION FORM

Nominations must be received by March 14, 2025.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINEE

Nominee Name*

School

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Nominee Email*

Nominee Phone*

Please describe the nominee’s most significant accomplishment or major contribution to the Northland. Explain how that accomplishment or contribution has affected the quality of life for residents of Clay and/or Platte counties.*

Please tell us about the nominee’s additional Northland community involvement that relates to your nomination and their qualifications for this award.*

INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINATOR

Name*

Organization or Business

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email*

Phone*

Questions? Please contact Libby Blair at 816.668.4640 or [email protected]

THE VIRJEAN BURTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY AWARD

THE 2025 VIRJEAN BURTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY AWARD

RECIPIENT QUALIFICATIONS

AWARD CRITERIA

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations must be received by March 14, 2025.

THE 2025 VIRJEAN BURTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY AWARD NOMINATION FORM

Nominations must be received by March 14, 2025.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINEE

INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINATOR

Northland Community Foundation

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