Rashaw Scott Award
The Rashaw Scott Award honors the important contributions of youth and young adults who make a difference in their communities. These youth and young adults have been instrumental in addressing violence, trauma, and violent victimization in communities. They serve as vocal advocates for encouraging and empowering other youth and young adults.
In memory of Rashaw Scott, the HAVI is recognizing an outstanding youth/young adult leader who is committed and passionate about violence prevention and healing equity work. The recipient(s) will be honored at the 2023 HAVI Annual Conference on September 26-28, 2023. They will receive an award and be asked to share their powerful stories and reasons for why this work is important to them. In addition, the recipient will receive a $1,000 check.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Nominees must be a youth/young adult between 14-24 years of age
NOMINATIONS
To be considered, please submit a nomination for the person being recommended by completing the application form and include the following:
Please describe how the nominee is involved in breaking the cycle of violence
Why do you feel you they should be awarded the Rashaw Scott Youth Award?
Applications will be evaluated, and the award recipient will be determined by a selection committee
ABOUT RASHAW SCOTT
This award is in honor of Rashaw Scott, a Baltimore City native, who was a client of R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center’s Violence Prevention Program. He volunteered many hours speaking to youth at schools and medical centers about healthy decision making and the destructive effects of violence. Although Rashaw tragically lost his life in 2017, the HAVI remembers the powerful impact that Rashaw had on his community, recognizing his peers who are having an impact on theirs.
—UPDATE—
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THIS AWARD.
The HAVI will announce the awardee at the 2023 HAVI Conference on September 26-28, 2023 in Chicago, IL.