Signature award
The Thirty Three over Three “33/3” Award
Helping Hands features the 33/3 Scholarship Award — honoring Tampa Bay youth who excel at the highest levels in both academics and athletics.
September 1
Finalists are selected.
Helping Hands Tailgate Party
Recipients are contacted beforehand and presented their scholarship at the event, in front of our honored guests, contributors and stakeholders!
The following January
Awards begin.
Recipient spotlight
Congratulations, Enzo Longrie
Enzo is an official recipient of the Thirty Three over Three “33/3” Award from Helping Hands of Tampa Bay Foundation, Inc. — a young athlete and student whose dedication on and off the field embodies what this award stands for.
Official Award Certificate & Letter
PDF · 5 pages
Qualifications
What we look for
Academic excellence
A strong academic record that shows commitment and achievement in the classroom.
Athletic achievement
Demonstrated sports achievement at the highest levels of the candidate’s age group or division.
Character & community
Leadership, sportsmanship and a willingness to go above and beyond for others.
How candidates are selected
- 1Candidates must be Tampa Bay–area youth, nominated by a coach, teacher, administrator, community leader or parent/guardian.
- 2Each nomination is reviewed by the Helping Hands selection committee against the three qualifications above.
- 3The committee may request supporting documents such as transcripts, recommendation letters or athletic records.
- 4Finalists are selected on September 1.
- 5Recipients are contacted prior to the Helping Hands Tailgate Party and presented their scholarship at the event.
- 6Awards begin the following January.
How to submit a candidate
33/3 Award application
Complete this form to nominate a young person (or apply yourself). Nominations received before September 1 are considered for this year’s finalists.
Prefer to mail or email?
Send supporting documents to info@helpinghandstampa.com or mail to Helping Hands of Tampa Bay Foundation, Inc., PO Box 2256, Clearwater, FL 33757.