The second News-Herald Senior Scholar-Athlete award will be presented at halftime of the June 22 News-Herald Senior Bowl presented by Hooley House.

In addition, The News-Herald will be awarding a $500 scholarship to the Senior Scholar-Athlete award winner.

Last year, West Geauga soccer standout and current Penn State freshman Kori Chapic won the first-ever N-H Scholar-Athlete award.

Candidates must be a senior, have at least a 3.5 grade-point average and be a letterwinner in his or her respective sport. Involvement in community services, clubs, groups or organizations is a plus.

Only coaches, administrators or teachers from respective schools can nominate a candidate. All nominations must include a description as to why the candidate is worthy of the award. Coaches, administrators and teachers are encouraged to work together in nominating a candidate.

Finalists will be named prior to The N-H Senior Bowl.

Nominations can be sent to: The News-Herald, c/o Sports Editor Mark Podolski, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094, or emailed to: MPodolski@News-Herald.com.