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Awards & Recognition Opportunities

COA Recognition

Montana ProStart students completing their Certificate of Achievement (COA) requirements will be recognized in our monthly newsletter and on this website. Check back soon to see who has earned this industry-recognized credential! Contact Tracey Eatherton, State Director, at [email protected] for more information

ProStart Star Program Award
The Montana ProStart Star Program Award recognizes confirmed ProStart schools that develop and implement high-quality culinary arts programs.
Categories include:
  • Student Engagement
  • Work-based learning
  • Industry Partnerships
  • Industry-recognized credentials
  • State and National Activities
  • Promotion/public relations
  • Teacher Engagement
Award levels:

Annually, programs may apply to be recognized at the gold, silver, and  bronze  levels. The level of recognition is determined by the number of activities and type of activities completed by the program.

  • Gold Skillet Program– 40 or more points
  • Silver Skillet Program– 30-39 points
  • Bronze Skillet Program– 20-29 points
Award:

Programs earning a gold, silver, or bronze level distinction will receive: 

  • Plaque to hang in your school
  • Recognition at the Montana ProStart Recognition Session, held in conjunction with the Montana FCCLA State Leadership Conference
  • Press release distributed to your local newspaper
  • Letter sent to school administrator and school board members
Application process:

Applying is easy!  Instructors and student leaders should work together to complete each of the following:

  • Complete and upload the Program Activities Form (below).
    • Place check marks for each activity your program completed (note that some categories are check all and other categories are select one if applicable).
    • Total your points at the end.
  • Write a 150 word summary of your Year in Review (to be used in the recognition process)
  • Write a one-two page “A Year in Review” report.  The report should describe specific examples of how points were earned for each of the six categories. 
  • Submit three pictures of your students  in action with brief descriptions (to be used as a component of the recognition process) 

All materials must be submitted online by February 15 the Montana ProStart website

A confirmation email will be sent when the application is received. 

Questions: Tracey Eatherton, State Director – [email protected]

All materials must be submitted by February 15

ProStart Star Program Award Application

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ProStart Star Program Award Application

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The ProStart Ultimate Leader

”The ProStart Ultimate Leader” is someone who mobilizes others to want to excel within the ProStart classroom. They exhibit exceptional culinary and/or management skills and exemplary leadership by:

  • Modeling the way;
  • Inspiring a shared vision;
  • Challenging the process;
  • Enabling others to act; and
  • Encouraging the heart.

They make a difference in their school, and as a result of their leadership, the Montana ProStart program is stronger.

NOMINATION PROCESS:

  • Submit up to two nomination forms online (per school) providing specific examples of how the individual exhibits exemplary leadership as a ProStart student.
  • Open the document, make a copy, complete, then save in a PDF format
  • Picture of the candidate (to be included in the State Leadership Conference program if selected)
  • Upload all nomination documents into the form below

DUE DATE & QUESTIONS:

  • February 15
  • A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the nomination forms.

The ProStart Ultimate Leader Nomination

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ProStart Leadership in Service Scholarship

The ProStart Leadership in Service Scholarship recognizes students from a Montana-certified ProStart program who demonstrates exemplary leadership in the ProStart program.

By February 15, applicants must complete the form at this link, and upload the following:

  • Application form & response to two essay prompts (open the document, make a copy, save in a PDF format)
  • Current high school transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation: one from the ProStart Teacher and one from a School Administrator or Community Leader
  • Current picture (preferably a head shot)
  • Upload all documents into the form below

 

MT ProStart Leadership & Service Scholarship

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ProStart Educator of Excellence
  • The ProStart Educator of Excellence Award is awarded to an outstanding Montana ProStart teacher who has made a significant contribution to the Montana ProStart program, their school and community.
  • A candidate may be self-nominated, nominated by a colleague, or nominated by a member of their administration. Previous winners are eligible to apply.
  • To nominate or apply, make a copy of the nomination form, complete and save as a PDF, then upload to the award application below.  
  • Due February 15
 

 

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