Girl of the Month
Every month we celebrate one adolescent girl whose leadership, service, learning and character are changing what is possible around her.
How nominations are reviewed
A committee reviews every nomination against a clear, weighted scorecard — so recognition is earned, transparent and fair.
1. Nomination
A teacher, community leader, mentor — or the girl herself — submits the nomination form before the last day of the month.
2. Eligibility check
Our team verifies the nominee's details, school or community, and parent/guardian consent.
3. Committee scoring
Each committee member independently scores the nominee 0–10 on the five weighted criteria. Scores are averaged.
4. Shortlist & interview
The highest-scoring nominees are shortlisted, and where possible we speak with the girl, her school and her guardian.
5. Selection & announcement
The winner is announced on the first week of the new month and featured on our home page.
6. Recognition
She receives a digital certificate and badge, and where available a scholarship, mentorship placement, educational materials or other prize.
| Criterion | Weight | What the committee looks for |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership | 25% | Initiative, responsibility, and the ability to inspire and guide her peers. |
| Community Service | 25% | Voluntary service, impact on her community, and consistency of contribution. |
| Academic Performance | 20% | Class performance, improvement over time, and commitment to learning. |
| Creativity or Innovation | 15% | Original ideas, problem solving, artistic or technical creativity. |
| Good Character | 20% | Honesty, respect, discipline, resilience and how she treats others. |
| Total scorecard | 105 pts | Each criterion is scored 0–10 by every committee member, weighted, then averaged across reviewers. |
Selection criteria
- The nominee is an adolescent girl aged 10–19 attending school or active in a community we serve.
- Her nomination form is complete, truthful and verifiable, with the achievements she is credited for.
- A parent or guardian has given consent for her name, photo and story to be shared publicly.
- She has not been selected as Girl of the Month in the previous six months.
- She demonstrates good conduct with no unresolved disciplinary or safeguarding concerns.
- She scores highest on the committee's weighted scorecard for that month's cycle.
- In the event of a tie, the committee re-scores the tied nominees and the chair casts the deciding vote.
What the Girl of the Month receives
- A digital certificate & badge
Shareable certificate in her name, plus a Girl of the Month badge for her school and social profiles.
- Her story on our home page
Her achievements and aspirations featured on the QueenVan Swint home page for the month.
- Mentorship placement
A place in the SheRises mentorship cohort with a woman leader in her field of interest.
- Prizes where available
Scholarship support, educational materials or other prizes, subject to partner funding for that cycle.
Nominate a girl
Teachers, mentors and community leaders can nominate a girl — and girls are welcome to nominate themselves. Nominations close on the last day of each month.