Eligibility
We strongly encourage ALL to apply to become a 2021 SCLC National Award Winner.
+ Products:
- Board Games
- Toys
- Technology
- Educational Products (i.e. curriculum)
- Hardware
- Arts & Crafts
- Sports & Athletic Equipment
- Clothing & Apparel
- All other physical products
+ Books (paperback, hardback, & e-books):
- Picture Books
- Pop-Up Books
- DIY Books
- Fiction
- Non-Fiction
- Science
- History
- Reference (i.e. dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia)
+ Digital Software & Apps:
- Software
- Educational Apps
- Game Apps
- Art & Creativity based Apps
- Coding Software or Games
- Digital Games
- Interactive Websites
- All other non-physical digital products
+ Media Content for Children:
- Television or Streaming Series
- Movie
- Podcast
- YouTube Channel
- Social Media
- Blog
- All Media Content Dedicated to Children (0 months - 18 years old)
+ For Organizations,Services, & Program Providers:
- After- School Programs
- Pre- Schools
- Childcare Centers
- Home Schools
- Youth Center
- Recreation Centers
- S.T.E.M. & S.T.E.A.M. Programs
- Tutoring Services
- Mentor Program
- Reading Group
- Social Play Group
- Community Outreach Initiative
- Summer Program
- Camp
- Drama Club
- Chess Club
- Indoor & Outdoor Sports
- Martial Arts Training
- Sports & Athletics
- Youth Outreach Organizations & Initiatives
- All other services and programs that serve infants, children, or teens
+ Charities:
- Registered & Certified Charities
Requirements to receive SCLC National Award:
Location
Must be located in the United States.
Must have a physical address that Award Certificate & Award Seals can be shipped.
Must Offer, Develop, Create, or Author one of the following:
Product
Service
Program
Organization
Media Content
Book
Digital Content or Software
Submitted Materials or Content must be for 1 or more of the following age groups:
0-6 months old
6-12 months old
1-3 years old
4-8 years old
9-12 years old
13-18 years old
Contribution to Youth Development
Explain at least 1 aspect, feature, or use of the submitted material that contributes to the development of children.
Must submit Supportive Materials for review and award decision to the Committee of Grantors:
Physical Products & Books: All physical products & books must be mailed to SCLC Awards, P.O. Box #1084, Cedar Hill, TX 75106. Link to e-books can be submitted in place of physical books.
Digital Software: Provide access to software, app, or digital content.
Media Content: Upload downloadable content or provide a link to access media content (social media, YouTube channel, podcast, movie, series, streaming content, or blog)
Business, Organization, Service, & Programs: Upload a 5-10 video or images of your service or customers.
Your submitted material may not include:
Materials that are deemed unsafe for the targeted age group.
Materials that contain themes, details, images, topics, violence, or content that renders the materials inappropriate for the targeted age group.
