AAA School Safety Patrol
Advisor of the Year
The guiding force behind the AAA School Safety Patrol program is the adult patrol advisor. Their commitment to youth, their ability to inspire and encourage children - and their patience - has long contributed to the continued success of the patrol program.

Principals, teachers, parents and students are encouraged to nominate an advisor they feel deserves to be named the AAA School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year.

AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame
The AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame recognizes patrol team members who exemplify the spirit and purpose of the safety patrol program. Advisors are invited to nominate up to 3 students to be considered for induction in the Hall of Fame. The nominated patrol members will be asked to answer five short answer essay questions.

AAA School Safety Patrol
National Lifesaving Award
This is the highest award given to students involved in the program. Recipients are selected patrol members who, while on duty, have saved the life of a person or persons in imminent danger. The Lifesaving Award has been presented to over 370 patrollers from 31 states and the District of Columbia.

School Safety Patrol $1,000 Grant
for High School Seniors
AAA Ohio Auto Club helps former School Safety Patrol team members further their education after graduation through the AAA School Safety Patrol $1,000 Grant. Ten $1,000 grants are presented each year to high school seniors who once served as a safety patrol team member.

Students in Ohio Auto Club territory may apply.

Information and application forms are sent to all public, private and parochial schools in Ohio Auto Club territory. Check with your high school guidance office to obtain the application form. Students must complete the application, including their academic record, safety patrol

experience, in-school and out-of-school activities and references, and a maximum 500-word essay, addressing the following:

If you could change one thing about the School Safety Patrol program at your elementary school to make it more effective, what would it be?

Answer the following questions in your essay:

• Why do you feel this change is necessary?
• How would you implement this change?
• How do you foresee this change improving the School Safety Program?

Be sure to include personal experiences in your response. All essays need to be typed and double-spaced.

Application must be signed by the guidance counselor or other school official and the applicant. 15 finalists will be chosen for a phone interview. Recipients are chosen based on their academic performance, school/community service, the essay and the interview. Finalists who are interviewed but do not receive a grant will be awarded a $250 grant.

AAA School Safety Patrol $100 Grant
To honor the hard work of School Safety Patrol team members, ten $100 grants per year are awarded to Safety Patrol teams at elementary schools within AAA Ohio Auto Club's service area. Grants of over $7,000 have been provided to Safety Patrol teams to use for special events, to purchase incentives, or for other activities.

For more information on any School Safety Patrol award program, contact the AAA Ohio Traffic Safety department:

AAA Ohio Auto Club
90 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, Ohio   43085

Phone: 614.431.7882
Email: kkantner@aaaohio.com