02/04/2025
Two years ago, we started an awards ceremony specifically to reward students at Zion Benton Township High School in the career, industry, and trades classes – an area of education greatly underserved in scholarships. Partnering with local businesses, individuals, and community service groups has allowed our achievement awards to be a great success for the students of Zion-Benton Township High School. Over two years, our community has provided over $25,000 in awards to students enrolled in career, industry, and trades classes at ZBTHS. Some of these winners use the money and gifts to help fund college, trade school, or other education tuition. Some of the winners have started businesses or learned skills needed to start a career in the trades.
We need help in three ways:
1. Cash Donors: Our community funds this amazing program. This program gives out $10,100 in cash awards and trade-specific gifts to students. If we do not fund that amount, we have to reduce the award value which will impact opportunities for the winners.
2. Attend Our Ceremony: These kids need to know their community supports them. When we recognize donors in attendance, it is awesome to see the appreciation on the faces of parents, students, and guests. Parents have asked us for copies of the program after the event because they want to make sure they support the businesses that believed in their kids and gave a little hope.
3. Swag Bag Sponsors: For $150 your business can sponsor a swag bag for a certain class. Example: if you own an electrical company, you may sponsor the swag bag for the electricity class. Tip: there are only two swag bags per Level 2 class. Please donate early if there is a specific swag bag you would like to sponsor. Level 2 classes are underlined on the included list.