Awards
The District is here to support our clubs with award information, how you submit winners, and guidance to help you achieve a student's educational aspirations
The California/Nevada District and Foundation generously provides scholarships to all 26 clubs in our district. This support is designed to help students from diverse educational environments achieve their academic and career goals.
By offering these scholarships, The Exchange aims to foster educational opportunities and empower students across our district community.
Our commitment underscores the value of investing in the future of local youth.
More information can be found at the National Member website by clicking here.
Timeline
November/December 2024 | Provide program packet and nomination form to high school counselors in your area.
January 2025 | Send an email reminder to the counselors on your submission deadline.
February 1, 2025 | Club to send an email reminder to the counselors on the upcoming submission deadline.
March 14, 2025 | All Student Applications via PDF or electronic form must have been submitted to the Club for consideration by this date.
April 4, 2025 – CA/NV District Competition | Clubs to forward winning submissions to the CA/NV District Chairperson
April 18, 2025 – CA/NV District winners announced.
April 2025 – Early May 2025 | Announce your Club’s honorees. Plan a special recognition for your honorees, inviting their families.
June 1, 2025 | CA/NV District A.C.E. winners are announced and submitted to the National Exchange Club for consideration by the District A.C.E. Chairperson.
June 7-8, 2025 | CA/NV District A.C.E. winners are honored at the annual District Convention in Irvine, California.
July 9, 2025 | The National A.C.E. winner is honored at the National Convention and awarded $15,000.
Local/District/National Scholarship Competition
Youth of the year award
The Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year program is a Local, District and National Competition. Students who win at the Local Club level go on to compete at the District Level (award $2,500) and possibly at the National Level (award $15,000).
This prestigious youth award is not just a scholastic award. The of the Year winner is proven to be most well-rounded individual who is not only a good student, but an involved student. Aside from points earned for non-weighted GPA, points are also scored for participation in school and community organizations
Local/District/National Scholarship Competition
A.C.E. award
The Accepting the Challenge of Excellence award, or A.C.E. award, recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance sometime during their high school years and now will graduate from high school.
These at risk students have often overcome significant physical, emotional, or social obstacles, yet few receive recognition.
Past Winners
