Through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® scholarship program, Kohl’s provides scholarships and gift cards to recognize and reward kids who volunteer in their communities and make a difference in the lives of friends, neighbors and even strangers. From volunteering at a children’s hospital to raising money for hurricane victims, kids are using their talents and ambition to transform their hometowns into more caring communities.

To nominate a deserving Scout, between the ages 6-18, visit www.kohlskidswhocare.com. Scholarship nominations will be accepted February 1 - March 15, 2008.

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Do you know someone who inspires you by doing extraordinary things in their local community? If you do, honor your hero by nominating him or her for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards, a grassroots-driven, national award program recognizing local heroes committed to improving their community’s safety, quality of life, or environment. In honor of these local heroes, Volvo contributes more than $1 million to charity each year.Nominations are welcomed now through October 15, 2007, at which time the American public will be invited to vote online for their favorite heroes from 40 top heroes and decide the finalists in the categories of Safety, Quality of Life, Environment, and Butterfly, a newly named youth category. A panel of distinguished judges will then select one winner for each of the categories, who will receive $100,000 to be donated to the charities of their choice; remaining finalists will receive a $25,000 charitable donation. The Butterfly Award winner will receive $25,000 and two Butterfly Award finalists will receive $10,000. One Grand Award winner will receive a Volvo car for the rest of his or her life.

To learn more or to nominate a hero, visit www.volvoforlifeawards.com. A Spanish version of the site can also be accessed at this address.

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The NRA is now accepting entries for its 2007 Youth Wildlife Art Contest. The contest, the 20th in the annual series, is open to students in grades 1 through 12 (including home-schooled children). NRA membership is not required. The deadline to enter is October 8, 2007. Winners in each grade category will receive $500. Second-place finishers will receive $250, and the third-place award will be $100.Entries may be submitted in one of four categories, based on school grade. Category I includes grades 1 through 3. Category II is for grades 4 through 6. Category III covers grades 7 through 9, and Category IV includes grades 10 through 12. Entries may portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Endangered species and non-game animals, such as eagles and snakes, are not eligible subjects. Call (703) 267-1595 if you need to confirm whether a certain animal or bird is eligible.
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