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Builds confidence, pride and a sense of belonging.
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Includes everyone who participates.
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Comes in many forms, is meaningful to the recipient and is done throughout the year.
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Is based on standards of:
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Participation
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Cooperation
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Competition
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Achievement
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Progress toward short- and long-term goals
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Is a process based on uniform criteria that are clearly defined, known in advance and carried out in an uniform and consistent manner.
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Requires youth and adult support.