College and scholarship applications may often ask you to list awards and honors you have received in high school. These may include recognition for academic, community, and athletic achievement.

Examples of awards and honors include:

• Academic
  • Honor Roll
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Improved G.P.A.
  • Citizenship
  • Student of the Month
    
    
• Community
  • awards through Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
  • awards through Boys & Girls Club or YMCA
  • community service/volunteer recognition
  • awards through religious groups or organizations
  • awards through your job (such as Employee of the Month)
    
    
• Athletic
  • MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • Most Inspirational
  • Most Improved
  • All-League/All-County/All-State Team Selection
  • All-Star selection
  • Athlete of the Week/Month/Year