This contest is open to all South West Region DI participants K-12 grade.  The submission deadline is Tuesday, November 5 at 11:59pm. 

The DIstinguished Leader Award acknowledges individuals who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment, innovation, leadership, and performance in the Destination Imagination program. This award is awarded to students in 9th-12th grade.  

The annual scholarship is awarded to an OHDI South West Region high school junior or senior who has participated in the Destination Imagination program for a minimum of 2 years and is planning to pursue a post- High School degree in a Trade School, Community College, or University. 

The Regional Gem Award honors an adult volunteer from the South West Region who demonstrates outstanding and extraordinary levels of dedication and service that has significantly impacted the organization and whose sacrifices are not for themselves but for others. 

Ohio Kids for Creativity celebrates bringing creative problem solving opportunities to students in the Buckeye State.  Along the way, many individuals have been instrumental in sustaining and growing the program.  

OKC's Ruby Award honors those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Ohio's creative problem solving programs.  Honorees are recognized at the Ohio Affiliate Tournament.