Recognition
Awards
Missouri honor council
The Missouri Association of Student Councils awards schools for outstanding performance as a council. Applications for the Honor Council Award are submitted to MASC. The award is criteria-based and if a school meets all of the prescribed criteria, that school receives the award. This award was established to honor student councils that have a comprehensive program that promotes student activities and student leadership. The Honor Council Award is the highest honor that Missouri Association of Student Councils bestows upon one of its members.
Download the MASC Honor Council Application
Qualifying activities for the MASC Honor Council application should be completed between January and December 2024. All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025. Membership dues must be paid by December 31, 2024, to be eligible and you must have participated in the State Convention hosted by Carthage High School in 2024 and be in attendance at Poplar Bluff High School State Convention in March 2025 to receive the Honor Council Award.
We are switching to a digital format this year. You will submit a pdf of your application by Friday, February 7, 2025.
The 2024 MASC Honor Council Award Application - Students should download and print off the application and then FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. They may choose to complete the application using Slides, Docs, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, etc. When complete you will need to save it as a pdf and submit it to Jane. If they follow directions, it should be an easier process than in past years.
Advisor of the year
Missouri participates in two advisor recognition programs and these award winners are recognized at the VISION Conference in the summer. Each District may nominate one senior high and one junior high outstanding advisor. Each individual will be recognized at State Convention. The Executive Board reviews all nominees and makes the final selection for the MASC Advisor of the Year for both middle level/junior high and high school. Award winners are recognized at State Convention.
To nominate an advisor, please contact your District Representative.
2023-24 District Advisor of the Year Winners:
GATEWAY
High School Advisor of the Year - Jamie Kovach - Windsor HS
Middle School Advisor of the Year - Jen Patterson Windsor MS
NORTHEAST
High School Advisor of the Year - Jill Villasana - Battle HS
Middle School Advisor of the Year - Valerie Basnett - Lewis and Clark MS
NORTHWEST
High School Advisor of the Year - Emily Sumner and Hillary Salanky - Lafayette HS
MIddle School Advisor of the Year - Marta Sansome and Douglas Snider - Robidoux MS
SOUTHEAST
High School Advisor of the Year - Morgan Swinford - Chaffee HS
MIddle School Advisor of the Year - Caitlin Butcher - Senn Thomas MS
SOUTHWEST
High School Advisor of the Year - Melissa Fanning - Lamar HS
MIddle School Advisor of the Year - Tiffiny Stringer - Carthage Junior High
SOUTH CENTRAL
High School Advisor of the Year - Laurel Rogers - Laquey HS
Middle School Advisor of the Year - JT Flora - Lonedell MS
TRAILS WEST
High School Advisor of the Year - Angie Sallee Odessa HS
Middle School Advisor of the Year - Candace Ellensohn Wellington Napoleon MS
**Denotes MASC Advisor of the Year winners.
masc distinguished student leader
MASC Distinguished Student Leader is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Student Councils. It has been created to motivate and challenge student leaders to extend their leadership skills and activities and to confer Missouri recognition upon those students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge, based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures.
To become an MASC Distinguished Student Leader, students must be members of their student councils in MASC member schools and graduating at the time they submit their applications. The standards for the Distinguished Student Leader program reflect the core purposes and mission of student councils. Additionally, the evaluation procedure has been designed so that the bulk of the process takes place at the school level with the results being forwarded to MASC for the final assessment. This facilitates a process that will help students become more proficient in self-assessment practices and better able to organize and build a record of evidence focused on their student council and related leadership activities.
Directions:
Students need to DOWNLOAD the fillable pdf (link below), complete it, print it, get the appropriate signatures and initials. They will then scan it and emailed to masc@masc1.org. This must be emailed no later than January 31, 2025.
They will also need to complete the Google Form linked below. This will include the student's contact info. They will also provide name and email addresses for their advisor, principal, and superintendent. This must be completed and submitted no later than January 31, 2025
Student must email a Picture of themselves to masc@masc1.org. This picture will be used on the screens at State Convention. Please make sure it is a good quality (appropriate) picture - no selfies. This must be emailed no later than January 31, 2025.
nasc distinguished student leader
Take your leadership to the next level as you work to earn national recognition as an NASC (National Association of Student Councils) distinguished student leader by completing the NASC Student Leaders Program.
To apply, you’ll complete a variety of tasks focused on building your leadership knowledge and improving your skills. You’ll also keep record of your activities and show you’ve met the award criteria by creating a personal leadership portfolio.
The portfolio will also serve as a valuable record of your achievements and commitment as a leader, something you may refer to often when you’re applying to college and for scholarships. Get started today!
MASC circle of excellence Award
The Circle of Excellence Award is known as Missouri’s Student Council Hall of Fame. Award winners are recognized for the contribution to and impact they have made on the Missouri Association of Student Councils. Winners are inducted into the Circle of Excellence at State Convention.
If you would like to nominate someone for the MASC Circle of Excellence Award, please make sure your nomination letter is postmarked to MASC Executive Director Chad Rizner (masc@masc1.org) by February 10.
Circle of Excellence Recipients
Ms. Nona Hyde | First Executive Director
Mr. Marvin Fleming | Former Principal, Jefferson City High School
Mr. Mel Guemmer | Former Principal, Advisor, Workshop Staff
Mr. Bill Bradley | Former United States Senator
Mr. John Ashcroft | Former MO Governor and US Attorney General
Mrs. Sally Shelton-Colby | Former Ambassador to Barbados & Grenada
Mr. John Temporiti | Attorney, Former NASC Rep
Dr. Donald Skip Sallee | Physician, Radiologist
Mr. Ted Smith | Professor of Ethics and Society, Vanderbilt University
Mrs. Lenora Younger | Second Executive Director
Mrs. Martha Hicks | Third Executive Director
Dr. Grace Gardner | Advisor, Model United Nations, MSTA President
Mr. Steve Stoll | Former MO Representative, Festus City Admin
Mr. Dennis Lock | Fourth Executive Director
Ms. Sue Cummins | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board
Mrs. Melba Walker | Advisor, Workshop Staff
Mr. Dave Sutton | Advisor, Workshop Staff
Mrs. Dianne Baum | Advisor, Workshop Staff
Mrs. Karen Dawson | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board
Mrs. Kathy Wright | Advisor, State Convention Host
Ms. Karen Haak | Advisor, Executive Board Secretary
Mrs. Barbara Lord | Advisor, Workshop Staff
Ms. Susan Eckelkamp | Advance Representative to the President of the United States
Mr. Tom Brand | NAFB Executive Director
Dr. Earl Reum | Leadership Consultant, Author, Magician
Mrs. Terri Johnson | Fifth Executive Director
Ms. Ann Bolzenius | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board
Mr. Marty Powers | Advisor, Workshop Staff
Mrs. Sue Rimmer | Advisor, Workshop Staff, NASC Executive Board
Dr. Sam Rogers | MASC Alumni, MASC Executive Board Administrator, Assistant Principal
nasc council of excellence
Middle level and high school student councils that consistently provide quality leadership activities and service to their schools and communities can earn national recognition through NASC’s National Council of Excellence program.
There are two levels of recognition. A student council achieves a National Council of Excellence Award when it has demonstrated that it meets all the NASC requirements. The National Gold Council of Excellence award is awarded to those councils that demonstrate the highest levels of leadership, plus meet additional standards as set by NASC.
These awards distinguish outstanding student councils by guiding student leaders and their faculty advisers through a process featuring standards-based criteria and demonstration-based outcomes, reflecting more than 80 years of expertise in student council and leadership programming.
Scholarships
advisor scholarships
Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship
These scholarships cover the cost of full registration to attend the Summer Leadership Workshop in William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The value of the scholarships is $320 each. The Google Form Application must be submitted be April 11, 2025.
Google Form Application Link (coming soon) | Must be submitted by April 11, 2025
high school scholarships
MASC Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship - Awarded at the State Convention
-All of these Scholarships provide full registration to attend Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton, MO.
-Any student in grades 9-11 may apply.
-ONE APPLICANT PER SCHOOL PER SCHOLARSHIP.
-These all use the same Online Google Form Application (the link is below).
-The applicant must identify what scholarship(s) he/she is applying for.
-Advisors and applicants should discuss their plans for applying so only one student from each school applies for each scholarship.
-Each of these scholarships requires a letter of recommendation from the applicants Student Council Advisor highlighting their qualities and experiences.
-The letter can either be digitally attached in the application or emailed to masc@masc1.org separately.
-Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than February 21, 2025-
Nona Hyde-Lenora Younger Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship
This scholarship involves an interviews will be conducted at the State Convention in March. The applicant must be one of your State Delegates.
Mel Guemmer Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship
This Scholarship is offered to a student that must participate in Student Council and a Varsity Sports. A verification letter / email of varsity letter from a coach or
athletic director must be sent to masc@masc1.org in addition to the letter of recommendation form the advisor.
Marvin Fleming Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship
Dennis Lock Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship
Kevin “Cubby” Houska Memorial Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship
MASC Alumni Foundation Summer Workshop Scholarship
2025 MASC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LINK
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MASC Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship - Awarded in early May
These scholarships cover the cost of full registration to attend the Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton. Value of scholarships are $420 each.
Application Link will be posted after the State Convention
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Excellence Through Leadership Scholarship for College
This scholarship is sponsored by the Missouri Society of Association Executives. One outstanding student council leader will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Each MASC member school can nominate one senior—preferably your president or other officer.
Click this LINK to be directed to the application (coming soon)
Deadline is March 31, 2024.
junior high/middle level scholarships
MASC Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship - Awarded at the State Convention
-All of these Scholarships provide full registration to attend Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton, MO.
-Any student in grades 7-8 may apply.
-ONE APPLICANT PER SCHOOL PER SCHOLARSHIP.
-These all use the same Online Google Form Application (the link is below).
-The applicant must identify what scholarship(s) he/she is applying for.
-Advisors and applicants should discuss their plans for applying so only one student from each school applies for each scholarship.
-Each of these scholarships requires a letter of recommendation from the applicants Student Council Advisor highlighting their qualities and experiences.
-The letter can either be digitally attached in the application or emailed to masc@masc1.org separately.
-Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than February 21, 2025-
Outstanding Junior High/Middle School Award
A committee of judges will review your application. A personal interview will take place at the State Convention. Selection will be made and announced at the conference. A plaque will be awarded and sent to the winner after engraving is done. Applicant must attend State Convention to be eligible for this award.
Dr. Grace Gardner Memorial Scholarship
MASC Alumni Foundation Scholarship
2025 MASC JUNIOR HIGH / MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LINK
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Summer Leadership Workshop Scholarship - Awarded in Early May
These scholarships cover the cost of full registration to attend the Summer Leadership Workshop at William Woods University in Fulton. Value of scholarships are $420 each.
Application Link will be posted after the State Convention