This award is intended to recognize a Wisconsin citizen or group who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship. This individual/group exemplifies the core principles of social studies by promoting the common good, protecting individual liberty, honoring diversity, and improving the quality of life for others, thereby enriching the community, state, nation, and/or world. The individual/group demonstrates uncommon compassion, moral fortitude, and integrity

NOMINATION FORM

Nominations for the 2027 WCSS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD will open in October! The application deadline is TBD.

WCSS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD Nomination Form
CLICK HERE.

AWARD CRITERIA

Since any award having to do with exemplary citizenship is by its very nature broad in scope, the following ideals have been included to illuminate the spirit of the award.

• Exhibits responsibility and community activism,
• Demonstrates uncommon courage or valor,
• Promotes justice and peace,
• Aids the oppressed,
• Protects the environment,
• Builds a grassroots initiative and/or effectively navigates the political system to promote positive change.

APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS

The online nomination form requires the following information.

1. Nominee(s) name(s) and contact information
2. Nominator name and contact information
3. A written description, of no more than 200 words, expressing why you feel the nominee(s) illustrate the qualifications to be the WCSS Global Citizenship Award recipient.

Nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the WCSS Executive Board.  The award recipient(s) will be notified in January/February 2027.

Please contact Kaela Swanson at [email protected] with any questions. 

PAST GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

Past recipients' biographies are available here.