THE MISSION
Check presentation to the top winner of the 2nd Annual Michelin Junior Challenge Design at the 2018 Hilton Head Island Concours
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1. Support the education, inspiration and creativity of youth who have an interest in the design, performance, restoration, safety and historical significance of the automobile.
2. Give back to the community by supporting youth oriented programs sponsored by organizations that provide significant resources critical to the success of the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival. |
WHAT Driving Young America DOES
Driving Young America supports, through scholarship awards, students seeking an education to pursue a career in the automotive industry – design, engineering, performance, safety, service / repair, restoration, or historical preservation.
DYA supports educational institutions that provide special opportunities for students entering this field through grants, scholarships, and special awards.
DYA supports local Lowcountry youth programs that are sponsored by various organizations that provide substantial support to each year’s events with volunteer manpower, facilities, and in-kind gifts and equipment.
DYA supports educational institutions that provide special opportunities for students entering this field through grants, scholarships, and special awards.
DYA supports local Lowcountry youth programs that are sponsored by various organizations that provide substantial support to each year’s events with volunteer manpower, facilities, and in-kind gifts and equipment.
WHO & HOW
Driving Young America is a “designated fund” of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry that provides investment and administrative services to over 200 Lowcountry charitable funds established by local individuals and organizations.
The DYA Advisory Board focuses on its mission, fundraising, and granting awards and scholarships for automotive oriented education and youth programs of local Lowcountry organizations that substantively assist the Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival. Funding is generated from Festival attendees, exhibitors, special friends and through a variety of special events before, during, and after each year’s event.
You can help this year’s charitable program by joining the 2019 Wheel & Fender Club. With your purchase of a 2019 Club membership, you will receive full, VIP access to the events on Hilton Head Island and a portion of your purchase will go directly to Driving Young America. The package is $1,200 per person and includes:
The DYA Advisory Board focuses on its mission, fundraising, and granting awards and scholarships for automotive oriented education and youth programs of local Lowcountry organizations that substantively assist the Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival. Funding is generated from Festival attendees, exhibitors, special friends and through a variety of special events before, during, and after each year’s event.
You can help this year’s charitable program by joining the 2019 Wheel & Fender Club. With your purchase of a 2019 Club membership, you will receive full, VIP access to the events on Hilton Head Island and a portion of your purchase will go directly to Driving Young America. The package is $1,200 per person and includes:
- ride as a passenger on the Motoring Festival Driving Tour (Friday, Nov. 1)
- reserved seat at the Wheel & Fender table at the Flights & Fancy Aeoport Gala with Priority Boarding access (Friday, Nov. 1)
- reserved seat at the Wheel & Fender table in the Patrons Tent (Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 & 3)
- admission to Autoweek's Design Among the Stars dinner (Saturday, Nov. 2)
- recognition in the 2019 souvenir program (must be committed by August 15 for inclusion)
- 1 2019 commemorative poster
Grants, SCHOLARSHIPS & COMMUNITY
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2017 GRANTS
Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island Heroes on Horseback Hilton Head High School Band Boosters The League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Hilton Head Island High School Robotics Team May River Academy The Sandbox: An Interactive Children's Museum Savannah Children's Choir Special Olympics Region 8 STEPS St. Luke's Preschool |
2017 SCHOLARSHIPS/COMMUNITY
Michelin Junior Design Challenge Program - 21 Student Scholarships Bluffton High School Armstrong State University |
Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Club
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Hilton Head High School Robotics Club
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Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra's Youth Orchestra
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Heroes on Horseback
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IVolunteer
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Savannah Children's Choir
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SOAR
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STEPS
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