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Nominations for the 2025 Chapter Pillar Awards are now open. Honor your chapter’s commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

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The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.

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Celebrate Student Leaders

Celebrating student leaders is a powerful expression of gratitude and recognition for their unwavering dedication, passion, and drive in making a difference within your school, community, and the world.

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Why I Applied for the Outstanding Achievement Award—and Why You Should Too

A year ago, I decided to apply for the NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award because I have always strived to excel in all areas of my life, including academics, leadership, and service. When I learned about the opportunity to be recognized for my hard work and dedication, I knew I wanted to take advantage of it.

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Calling NJHS Student Leaders!

The National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes middle-level students for their commitment to the five pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The 500 NJHS students selected for the Outstanding Achievement Award receive a $500 college savings plan to support their educational aspirations.

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Learn about the NJHS and NHS Chapter Pillar Awards!

Celebrate your hard work and impact by nominating your chapter for our prestigious NJHS and NHS Awards!

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NJHS Recognizes 500 Students With Outstanding Achievment Award

NASSP is proud to congratulate the students awarded the 2024 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award! “This award means so much more to me than just money for college. To me this award is a sign of determination, perseverance, and commitment. It means that I have the potential to do great things in my life if I set my mind to it, and that if I try hard enough anything is possible. It’s such a great honor to be selected,” said Varsha Ganesan, an eighth grader in Round Rock, TX, and an NJHS OAA Winner.

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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your NHS and NJHS Chapter’s Food Drive

The issue of food insecurity facing our nation is more pressing than ever. According to Feeding America, unemployment and food insecurity have soared in the wake of the pandemic. In 2021, 53 million people turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Given this challenge, your chapter may want to host a food drive. Here are five ways to make the most of the experience:

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Transform Your School Through Student Leadership

NASSP STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Transform Your School Through Student Leadership

Whether your school’s student leadership is flourishing, emerging or somewhere in-between, NASSP’s student programs are for you.