GREG IRONS AWARD

History
The Greg Irons Award was established in 1990 to honor the memory of Greg Irons who was a lifelong Duluthian and a graduate of Duluth East High School. In high school and college he excelled on athletic fields as well as in the classroom. Following college graduation, he was employed by Duluth Public Schools as a science teacher, minority student tutor and athletic coach. Greg died in a hunting accident in the fall of 1989. Because Greg devoted his professional and his personal life to teaching and serving special needs students so as to provide all students with the opportunities for success in life, his family established The Greg Irons Award to honor individuals in the Duluth Public Schools who exemplify the work of Greg Irons.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. Who May Apply
Teachers or other school staff from Duluth Public High Schools.

B. Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration.

C. Criteria
Eligible applicants are those who demonstrate their belief that all students have worth and the desire to succeed and that responsibility, sincerity, honesty and hard work are the foundation of a person's life. Nominees have made significant contributions by directly assisting students to experience success and to become responsible and participating members of their community. That contribution is evidenced by the support and encouragement given to students in all their endeavors - academic and vocational studies, athletics, and extra- and co-curricular activities. This special effort extends beyond the regular school day or activities during which the nominee has contact with students.

D. Number and Duration of Awards
One award of $500 will be awarded each year.

E. Payment
The award is payable to the recipient.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application forms are available on this web site and from the Duluth Public School Offices. A complete application is due to the Foundation by 5:00 P.M. on January 15. Late applications will not be considered.

DETERMINATION OF AWARDS
The completed application will be considered. The Greg Irons Scholarship Committee will select individual award recipients.

AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
Names of recipients will be announced as early as possible. Each candidate will receive an individual letter informing him/her of the status of the application.

RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Each recipient of a Greg Irons Award is expected to acknowledge acceptance of the award promptly. If unable to accept the scholarship, the Committee should be given the reason.

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