CAN YOU HELP US FIND OUR NEXT DEFENDER OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AWARD WINNER? BOKS TO AWARD $10,000 TO EXEMPLARY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM

11/01/21

It’s that time of year again. The BOKS team is on the hunt for an exceptional BOKS program to award our Defenders of Physical Activity Award. Each year, we call for nominations from all of our participating U.S. BOKS schools and youth organizations to help us find one program that stands out for its efforts to get kids active and we reward them with a $10,000 grant. That’s right, $10,000!

Anyone running BOKS at a school or youth organization is eligible to apply. Tell us which BOKS resource(s) you are using and how they are creating a positive impact in your community. If your program is chosen, your school or youth organization will be the recipient of an unrestricted $10,000 grant to help amplify your health and wellness efforts in your community.

The winner of the Fall 2021 BOKS Defenders of Physical Activity will receive:

A $10,000 grant for your school or youth organization;
A BOKS “Defender of Physical Activity” Trophy;
BOKS “Defender of Physical Activity” T-shirts for all BOKS trainers and participating students (up to 100);
BOKS “Defender of Physical Activity” medals for all participating students (up to 100);
Press release template for school to share with local media.

Ready to apply? Please login to the BOKS Trainer Hub, where you will find a link on the homepage and submit the following:

Describe how you’re using the BOKS program in 300-400 words. Include how you’ve adapted BOKS to your learning environment, how many kids you’ve been able to keep moving with BOKS and why your program should be considered.
If possible, share 2-3 photos or 1 short video clip highlighting either the in-person or virtual program you’ve implemented (must have permission from school/org to post / share on our channels and consent forms from the children’s parents/guardians who are featured).
Must provide permission for a BOKS staff member to visit your class this year either in person or virtually. Advance notice of visit will be provided and mutually agreed upon between the BOKS program trainer and BOKS staff member.

*Submissions must be made no later than 11:59pm EST November 24, 2021, and can be submitted by or on behalf of the BOKS program trainers via the BOKS Trainer Hub. The winner will be notified by email on December 6, 2021 and announced on BOKS Social Media channels thereafter.