CALEDONIA MAPLE AWARD
Caledonia Maple Award Application
Attention High School Seniors!
The Caledonia County Maple Association is sponsoring a $2750.00 Award to a deserving, graduating high school senior who resides in Caledonia or Essex Counties of VT.
If you are involved with the production of maple products and Community Service Activities, you may be eligible to apply.
See your Guidance Office for an application soon. Applications can also be accessed below.
Application deadline is May 4, 2026.
The Maple Award recipient will be notified by June 1, 2026.
Instructions
Please carefully review the instructions below before proceeding to the application form.
Eligibility
Graduating 2026 High School senior who resides in Caledonia or Essex Counties and who is actively involved in the management and production of maple products.
Intent of Award
It is the intent of this award to assist the recipient financially, to purchase equipment and supplies for the production of maple products, maple training opportunities, textbooks, or materials necessary to prepare for and use in their future involvement in maple production.
Criteria
The recipient of this award shall:
a. Demonstrate a high level of interest and involvement in the maple industry.
b. Have evidence of working in a maple production facility within the past two years.
c. Complete 20 hours of Community Service activities.
d. Be an ambassador for the promotion of maple products.
Selection Process
a. Complete an application.
b. Provide evidence of maple work experiences. (letter from maple employer or sugarhouse manager/owner, list of maple experiences)
c. Provide evidence of 20 hours of Community Service.
d. Two letters of recommendation from a non-family member.
e. 250-word essay describing “What does maple mean to you and how would this Award benefit you?”. (word processed, 12 font, double-spaced)
Caledonia Maple Award Application
Submit all completed materials to:
By Mail: Caledonia County Maple Association
c/o Mr. Shawn Messier
292 Messier Road
East Hardwick, VT 05836
OR
By Email: mtnsideexcavation@icloud.com
Application Checklist:
Applicants must include all of the following articles for a complete award application:
Completed Application:
Evidence of Maple Work Experience/Activities:
Evidence of 20 Hours of Community Service Activities:
Two Letters of Recommendation: (non- family)
Two Hundred and Fifty Word Essay