<p>The Spirit Award</p><p>Criteria The Special Olympics Massachusetts is proud to announce The Spirit Award to be awarded to any MASC school that meets the below criteria. There are three levels Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with the fundraising amount being the difference. This award is presented every year at the Annual MASC conference in Hyannis, MA. In addition, each awarded school’s name is placed on a permanent plaque at the Special Olympics Massachusetts state headquarters in Marlborough. Each school that receives this award will be invited to an unveiling ceremony with the President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. This award is done in the spirit of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. </p><p>Gold Level</p><p>1. Complete an R-Word Campaign with 60% of the student body signing a pledge form or banner.</p><p>2. Complete a service learning project demonstrating acceptance, inclusion, dignity and respect encompassing 500+ hours as volunteers. This could be participating in a Bocce, Track/Field Unified Program or any approved project of the school's design. </p><p>3. Reach a SOMA fundraising goal of $10,000.</p><p>Silver Level</p><p>1. Complete an R-Word Campaign with 60% of the student body signing a pledge form or banner.</p><p>2. Complete a service learning project demonstrating acceptance, inclusion, dignity and respect encompassing 500+ hours as volunteers. This could be participating in a Bocce, Track/Field Unified Program or any approved project of the school's design. </p><p>3. Reach a SOMA fundraising goal of $5,000.</p><p>Bronze Level</p><p>1. Complete an R-Word Campaign with 60% of the student body signing a pledge form or banner.</p><p>2. Complete a service learning project demonstrating acceptance, inclusion, dignity and respect encompassing 500+ hours as volunteers. This could be participating in a Bocce, Track/Field Unified Program or any approved project of the school's design. </p><p>3. Reach a SOMA fundraising goal of $2,500. Questions?</p><p>Contact Patti Doherty</p><p>[email protected]</p><p>508-485-0986 x226</p><p>Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA)</p><p>512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752</p><p> www.specialolympicsma.org </p><p>2</p>