Honoring Students Who Make Their Communities Shine
Ordinary Students.
Extraordinary Impact.
Ordinary Students. Extraordinary Impact.
Give a Difference Maker the Chance to Win $750
Because Doing Good Deserves to Be Seen
The Jersey Mike’s Community Impact Award honors High School Seniors in select Ohio schools who exemplify exceptional citizenship through dependability, service, and leadership within their schools and communities.
Nominees should demonstrate:
Consistent dependability and integrity.
Active participation in school and/or community service.
Leadership qualities and initiative.
Undeniable positivity toward classmates, school, and community.
How It Works
Impactful Students
January 5-February 13
Nominate
Teachers, school staff, or community members can nominate students based on their contributions to the community.
37 Winners
February 16-27
Selection Process
A Jersey Mike’s committee will review nominations and select one winner from every participating school.
$750
Scholarship
March
Grand-Prize Winners
37 Grand-Prize winning students will receive $750 and an on-site ceremony at their school.
Reserve a Scholarship
Sign up to reserve a spot for your school for the Community Impact Award. Only select Ohio High Schools are eligible to participate. Nominations will open January 5, 2026.
See Eligibility Criteria
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. THIS IS A SKILL BASED CONTEST. Void outside Ohio and where prohibited. To nominate, individual must be 18+ and a legal resident of Ohio. To be nominated, individual must be a legal resident of Ohio, 16+ years of age and a current, full-time 12th grade student at an eligible school. Nominations must be received by 2/13/26.