The 2013 Outstanding Asian American
Youth Award
Organized by Asian American Association of New Mexico (AAANM)
Supported by Federal Asian Pacific American Council - NM Chapter
(FAPAC-NM) and New Mexico Asian Family Center (NMAFC)
Asian American Association of New Mexico (AAANM) presents the 2013 Outstanding Asian American
Youth Award. This award is to recognize deserving Asian American youth who have demonstrated
accomplishments within their school and local community during the period of Jan. 1, 2012 – Dec. 31,
2012 (calendar year).
Outstanding Asian American Youth Award will be recognized on Feb. 26, 2013, at the International
District Day & Asian American Day at the State House of New Mexico.
Application Instructions and Eligibility Requirements:
I. Purpose:
The Asian American Day Youth Award is to recognize deserving Asian American youth who have
demonstrated one or more accomplishments within their school and local community.
II. Guidelines:
a. Nomination is open to all NM Asian American youth, grades 9 through 12.
b. Nominations must be submitted using the enclosed nomination form. Prior to submitting the
nomination form, verify that your nomination package is complete.
c. Nominations may be submitted by any person, school, or organization familiar with the nominee
and his or her work.
d. Nominations that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be accepted.
e. Deadline: Feb. 8th, 2013 (packages received after the deadline will be automatically disqualified)
III. Criteria:
a. 9th thru 12th grade;
b. Five students will be selected and each student will be awarded a certificate from the State
Legislature;
c. Selection criteria:
35% - Grade (GPA – 3.0 and up): a grade transcript must be submitted
20% - Essay (what would the student do for AAANM in 400 to 500 words)
20% - Activities (e.g. sports, music, club activities, etc.)
20% - Community service
5% - Letter of Recommendation from AAANM member organizations (if applicable)
IV. Obligations:
a. Awardees must agree to commit to 30 hours of leadership activities while serving with and/or
being mentored by leaders in the Asian community in the year of 2013. Awardees who fail to
fulfill this requirement may be subject to having the certification and honor rescinded.
b. Awardees are required to attend the award ceremony at the State Legislature on the
International District Day & Asian American Day, February 26th, 2013.
If you have any questions for this application process please contact:
Ligaya White (FAPAC-NM) ligayawhite@comcast.net
Kyoko Sonoda (NMAFC, Secretary of Board) KyokoABQ@yahoo.com 505-553-0388
To learn more about the organizing agency, Asian American Association of New Mexico, please visit our
web-site. http://www.aaanm.us/
Print and send completed package to:
AAANM
P. O. BOX 8994, Albuquerque, NM 87198-8994
Must be postmarked by Feb. 8th, 2013
Attach your latest school transcript or grades, a resume of nominee’s
accomplishments, your essay (400-500 words), and a letter of recommendation
from AAANM member organization (if applicable).
The 2013 Outstanding Asian
American Youth Award
Organized by Asian American Association of New Mexico
Nominee Award Form for the 2013 Outstanding Asian American Youth
The "Outstanding Asian American Youth Award" is to recognize deserving Asian
American youth who have demonstrated one or more accomplishments within
their school and local community during the period of Jan. 1, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2012.
Nominee Information:
Last Name: ___________________
Grade: ______
First Name: ___________________
School: ______________________________________
Home Street Address: ______________________________________________
City: _____________________, New Mexico
Phone: ___________________
Zip Code: _______________
E-mail Address: _____________________
Sponsor/Nominator Information:
Nominations may be submitted by any person familiar with the nominee and his or her work.
Last Name: _____________________
First Name: __________________
Home Street Address: _____________________________________________
City: ____________________, New Mexico
Phone: __________________
Zip Code: _______________
E-mail Address: _____________________
Relationship to nominee: ___________________________________________
Print and send completed package to:
AAANM
P. O. BOX 8994, Albuquerque, NM 87198-8994
Must be postmarked by Feb. 8th, 2013
Attach your latest school transcript or grades, a resume of nominee’s accomplishments, your
essay (400-500 words), and a letter of recommendation from AAA-NM member organization
(if applicable).
The 2013 Outstanding Asian
American Youth Award
Organized by Asian American Association of New Mexico
Volunteer Declaration
I, _________________________, agree to volunteer for 30 hours of leadership
activities while serving with and/or being mentored by leaders in the Asian
community if I am chosen as a 2013 Outstanding Asian American Youth.
I understand that failing to fulfill this requirement may be subject to having my
certification and honor rescinded.
________________________________________
Nominee Signature:
______________
Date:
_______________________________________
Nominator Signature:
______________
Date:
The 2013 Outstanding Asian American Youth Award
Application Check List
□ A nomination form
□ A signed declaration form
□Copy of latest school transcript or grades
□ Essay “What would you do for the Asian American Association of New
Mexico”
□ A resume of nominee’s accomplishments (describe your activities and
community service)
□ A letter of recommendation from AAANM member organization (if
applicable)
Send to:
AAANM
P. O. BOX 8994,
Albuquerque, NM 87198-8994
Must be postmarked by Feb. 8th, 2013