Choose to give.
Choose to make
a difference within your school and local community.
Choose to make an IMPACT with your team.
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The ONE TEAM award began in 2014 as
a way to recognize the top member
school that goes the extra mile when it
comes to having an impact within their
school and/or local community.

The goal of the ONE TEAM award is to
have students working together to connect with their school and/or local community and give back by displaying
active citizenship, all while
simultaneously helping others.
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Schools can have 1 or more teams completing a service project together. IESA
encourages collaboration amongst
teams and students within your school!

Schools applying must participate in the
IESA state series or state competition for
each of the teams listed on the
application. For example, if both your
volleyball team and bowling team
complete a service project together, your
school must be participating in the state
series for both volleyball and bowling to
be eligible for the award.
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The ONE TEAM winner will be
announced by the end of the school year
and will be presented with a $500 check
to the school, the One Team plaque, and
a video of the award presentation.
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For consideration, application and materials for the 2016-17 school year must be
emailed to [email protected] by Friday,
April 7, 2017.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2016 - Peoria St. Mark Cheerleading: Cheer For a Cure
2015 - Wilmington Middle School Speech: Wreaths Across America
2014 - Danville North Ridge Scholastic Bowl: Liquid Lifesavers
IESA One Team Award Application
The award is designed to recognize the generosity and selflessness that is
commonly on display by so many IESA member school teams. Young athletes
choosing to come together, as one, for a greater goal of giving back off of the playing
field is the foundation of the award. Whether those efforts are done within their
school or within the community, the One Team award program is intended to
highlight and reward model citizenship.
Name of School
______________________________________________________________
Athletic/Activity Team(s) ______________________________________________________________
# Students Participating ______________________________________________________________
Project Title
______________________________________________________________
Street Address
______________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP
______________________________________________________________
School Phone
______________________________________________________________
Principal Name
______________________________________________________________
Principal Email
______________________________________________________________
Coach/Sponsor Name(s) ______________________________________________________________
Coach/Sponsor Phone
______________________________________________________________
Coach/Sponsor Email
______________________________________________________________
ALONG WITH THE INFORMATION ABOVE, YOUR APPLICATION MUST ALSO INCLUDE:
1.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT involving the entire team(s)
2.
RECOMMENDATION LETTER from principal, athletic director, and/or community leader
3.
TEAM STATEMENT (typed) answering the following questions:
- Why was this project chosen?
- What kept the students motivated to complete this project?
- How was this project funded?
- What leadership skills were needed to be successful?
- What impact will the students’ service have on the school/local community?
4.
ELECTRONIC FILE showcasing team efforts via pictures and/or videos
Submit this application and the required materials by Friday, April 7:
Application materials can be emailed directly to Leslie Alappattu at [email protected].