The Purpose of the Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent/Youth Honor (GFA-OAH/OYH)

The “Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent/Youth Honor” (GFA-OAH/OYH) aims to discover and recognize adolescent and youth groups around the world who demonstrate extraordinary potential and outstanding qualities. With the core objective of inspiring the all-round growth of adolescent/youth, it is committed to building a cross-border display platform for them.

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On one hand, it strongly encourages adolescent/youth to actively engage in the arena of international exchanges and cooperation, cultivating them to possess a broad global perspective, enabling them to understand, respect, and embrace diverse cultures. Whether they participate in international academic seminars, cultural and artistic exchange activities, or devote themselves to cross-border public welfare projects, they can experience and contribute with an open and inclusive mindset, becoming new forces that promote friendly international exchanges.

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On the other hand, it pays high attention to the personal comprehensive quality development of adolescent/youth, covering academic progress, the stimulation of innovative thinking, the shaping of leadership abilities, and the cultivation of a sense of social responsibility. It is expected that the awardees will not only achieve excellent academic results in school education but also break through traditions, be brave in innovation, and apply their learned knowledge to solve real-world problems. They should possess the leadership skills to lead teams and build consensus, driving their peers to make progress together. At the same time, they should be deeply aware of their responsibilities to society and the global homeland, actively participating in various public welfare activities such as community building and environmental protection, and growing into future pillars with noble morals and a strong sense of responsibility.

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By conferring this honor, it lights up the beacon for adolescent/youth, inspiring their fighting spirit to pursue excellence, attracting more attention to the infinite possibilities of adolescent/youth, and further promoting the vigorous development of global adolescent/youth in a more excellent and influential direction, accumulating strength for creating a better world.

Individuals eligible to obtain the Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent/Youth Honor

Those who can get the Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent Honor are teenagers aged 10 - 18 and Outstanding Youth Honor are of people aged 19-28, both are for those with excellent morals and comprehensive abilities.

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Morally, they should be brave and just, facing domestic and foreign unfairness directly, taking challenges actively, respecting diverse cultures, helping others, and joining humanitarian aid. Be kind to notice difficulties of people from different countries, often take part in welfare activities for the vulnerable. Be honest in both domestic and foreign academics and research, keeping promises. Be caring to focus on global and local issues, engaging in rescue, animal and environmental protection. Have a sense of responsibility to respect family cultures, do chores, take care of family, and fulfill team duties. Have dedication to do welfare activities after school and give up chances for the team in major projects.

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In terms of comprehensive abilities, academically, they have good grades and assessment results, are strong in multiple subjects, are good at self-directed learning and using resources, and can apply knowledge practically. In research, they notice relevant topics, form teams to innovate and can publish Chinese and English results. In communication, they are proficient in multiple languages, express well, listen attentively, adapt to different cultures and communicate efficiently. Have leadership to take the lead in teams, make plans and progress based on members’ backgrounds and resolve conflicts. In culture, art and sports, they master an art form, get certifications, often perform, understand different cultures and arts, and are good at mainstream sports to show their skills. In social practice, they seek internships to understand industries, solve practical problems to create benefits and become all-round talents. Only those outstanding in all aspects can win this honor.

Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent/Youth Honor Evaluation Criteria Outline

In the moral dimension:
Brave and Upright: In the face of domestic and foreign injustices, such as bullying and cultural conflicts, they dare to uphold justice and do not flinch when participating in challenging activities at home and abroad. They respect diverse cultures, treat domestic and foreign peers kindly, help them solve problems, and engage in domestic and foreign humanitarian assistance.
Kindness: They pay attention to the difficulties of people around them, regardless of nationality, help classmates or friends solve academic or life problems, and often participate in public welfare activities at home and abroad, providing education and medical care for vulnerable groups.
Honesty: They strictly adhere to integrity in academic studies and research. They complete tasks independently and truthfully in both domestic and foreign projects. They keep their promises when interacting with domestic and foreign partners and establish a reliable image.
Compassion: They pay attention to global and domestic issues, initiate or participate in rescue and publicity activities, and engage in animal protection and environmental practices at home and abroad.
Responsibility: They respect different family cultures, undertake household chores, take care of family members, and are responsible to the end in domestic and foreign team and collective tasks, bravely taking responsibility.
Dedication: They participate in public welfare activities at home and abroad in their spare time, such as teaching in poverty-stricken areas and helping to improve medical and educational conditions. They give up opportunities and help team members in major projects to promote success.

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In the comprehensive ability dimension:
Academic Ability: They achieve excellent results in domestic examinations and international assessments, are strong in multiple disciplines, and obtain honors at home and abroad. They are good at autonomous learning, make good use of domestic and foreign learning resources to expand their knowledge, and can propose solutions by applying knowledge in domestic and foreign practices.
Scientific Research Ability: They pay attention to global and domestic scientific research topics, form teams to propose research projects, master scientific research methods and techniques, publish Chinese and English research results, and dare to question and explore innovative scientific research paths.
Communication Ability: They are proficient in international common languages and Mandarin, are good at expressing and listening, and communicate smoothly at home and abroad. They adapt to diverse cultures, adjust communication to avoid misunderstandings, and master various tools to communicate efficiently according to requirements.
Leadership: They take the initiative to lead in domestic and foreign teams, plan and promote according to the backgrounds of team members, skillfully use incentives to unite domestic and foreign members, and calmly resolve team conflicts and crises.
Culture, Art and Sports: They master one art form, obtain certifications at home and abroad and often participate in performances to improve their skills. They understand domestic and foreign cultures and arts and can share their insights. They are good at mainstream sports and show their elegance in domestic and foreign arenas.
Social Practice: They strive for internships at home and abroad to understand the operation of industries. They solve local problems in domestic and foreign practices and create benefits. They exercise their abilities to adapt to diverse environments and respond to emergencies and grow into comprehensive talents with an international perspective.

The benefits of obtaining the Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent/Youth Honor

Getting the Global Fred Award - Outstanding Adolescent/Youth Honor benefits adolescent/youth a lot:

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Socially, it's highly prestigious. Adolescent/youth with this honor become role models, getting respect and praise. It brings more social chances, helps them meet excellent peers, expand networks, and get support during growth.

For healthy growth, its motivation is strong. To deserve it, adolescent/youth must keep good morals and abilities, which fosters self-discipline and challenges. External affirmation boosts confidence, making them face difficulties optimistically and develop healthily.

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In education, it's a great boost. Domestically, it helps them stand out in school applications, access better resources. Internationally, it raises their profile for overseas study, increasing admission odds and potential scholarship chances, broadening global views.

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Regarding self-esteem, winning the honor highly affirms adolescent/youth's self-worth. Achieving high standards earns them a sense of achievement that turns into deep self-esteem, making them value themselves more and strive for further excellence.