Minneapolis, Minn., April 11, 2008 — The Minneapolis Convention Center auditorium erupted last night when the campaign from Ada High School, Ada, Okla., was named "Best of the Best" for Project Ignition 2007-08 during the State Farm® Awards Celebration. The evening culminated with a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, Soul Asylum.
Announced each year during The National Service-Learning Conference, the "Best of the Best" winner receives a $10,000 grant from State Farm to expand its teen driver safety efforts. Additional special achievement awards presented at last night's Celebration include:
Ada H.S.
Ada, Oklahoma
Best Statewide Campaign
(And Best of the Best)
Bergen County Technical H.S.
Paramus, New Jersey
Best Media Campaign and Video
Bishop McNamara H.S.
Forestville, Maryland
Leader in National Organizing
Harry D. Jacobs H.S.
Algonquin, Illinois
Best Use of Youth Leadership & Service-Learning
Howenstine High Magnet School
Tucson, Arizona
Best Outreach to Diverse Populations
Louisburg H.S.
Louisburg, Kansas
Profound Community Engagement
Medina Valley H.S
Castroville, Texas
Most Innovative Messaging
Nease H.S.
Ponte Vedra, Florida
Leader in Family & Community Engagement
Owen Valley H.S.
Spencer, Indiana
Best Use of Print Media
Upper Arlington H.S.
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Best Grassroots Organizing