The M Awards will only be issued to varsity level student-athletes currently enrolled in high school that maintain an average GPA of 2.5 or above. Any high school student who meets the eligibility requirements will be allowed to submit a profile for consideration - either through this publicly accessible website or through the www.beRecruited.com website.

The criteria for selection will include the following variables:
1) Outstanding community service
2) Demonstrated athletic leadership
3) Commitment to healthy athletic performance

Applicants will also be evaluated on their communication and professionalism throughout the selection process.

THE AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

Once submitted, applications will be forwarded to The M Award Executive Committee (the "Judges"), which may include but is not limited to, The M Foundation's Executive Director and participating elite athletes affiliated with The M Foundation. The weighting for the judging criteria will include: outstanding community service, demonstrated athletic leadership, and commitment to healthy athletic performance. Winners will be selected by a point-tally vote of the judges.

Once our athlete-judges select winners, the selection team will allow up to one week to validate the applicant information before notification. Winners are then notified and awards are distributed.

All Silver and Bronze Award recipients will be invited to submit a supplemental application for the Gold Award. The Gold Award supplemental application will be provided to the Silver and Bronze Award recipients who will be notified in June 2012.

For more information please see the Official Contest Rules and Terms.