Judge William Dawson Cycle Breaker Award

“A cycle breaker is a term often used in psychology and self-improvement contexts. It refers to someone who identifies and changes negative patterns, behaviors, or traditions within their family or relationships.”

"The Cycle Breaker" is a story of five men from different walks of life who, based on their decisions, find themselves on the brink of destruction.  Before it's too late the men  are whisked away to a secret camp where they learn the keys to empowerment, transformation and success.  "The Cycle Breaker" is a journey from seeking to being, from simply recognizing what our best life is, to breaking the cycles that keep us from living it.  It's a journey that we all must take, the only question is do we take this journey on our own or will life's trials and tribulations force the journey on us? . "The Cycle Breaker" offers sage advice you can use to move ahead in your personal or professional life. It's a powerful parable with inspiring insights about avoiding derailment in your life. . "The Cycle Breaker" unlocks the secrets to winning in a simple, yet profound, story. The story is uplifting, enjoyable and easy-to-read.

Requirements

• Academic Excellence: The student must maintain outstanding academic performance across all subjects throughout the academic year.
• Citizenship and Character: The student should consistently demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and respect towards peers, teachers, and the community.
• Consistency: The recipient should exhibit sustained excellence in academics and citizenship throughout all four quarters of the academic year.
• Leadership and Empowerment: The student should display leadership qualities and empower others to break negative patterns or behaviors, promoting positive change within the school community.
• Resilience and Transformation: Demonstrates resilience in overcoming challenges and a willingness to transform negative patterns or behaviors into positive ones, both personally and within the community.
• Community Engagement: Active participation in activities that contribute positively to the school or local community, reflecting a commitment to making a difference and breaking cycles of negativity.
• Inspiration and Influence: Recognized as a role model who inspires others to break negative cycles and strive for personal and academic growth.
• Understanding of Cycle Breaking: Shows a deep understanding of the concept of cycle breaking as depicted in "The Cycle Breaker" by Judge William Dawson, and applies these principles to their own life and interactions with others.
• Empowerment Through Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and personal growth, utilizing the insights and lessons from "The Cycle Breaker" to navigate challenges and achieve success.
• Teacher Recommendations: Strong endorsements from teachers highlighting the student's exceptional academic achievements, character, and contributions to creating a positive school culture.