How to vote: Cincinnati Enquirer Student of the Week ballot, March 3
Much the way it works with the popular athlete of the week ballots, student of the week voters may cast a ballot once an hour from Monday at 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday on any device. Be sure to take phones off shared Wi-Fi to cast a ballot.
Only a school representative using a district email may nominate their high school students for the ballot to studentoftheweek@cincinnati.com. The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public. Schools may not have more than one of their students on the ballot each week.
The winners will receive a certificate within a month so they can take a photo with it for our upcoming gallery.
On social media, please spread the word using the hashtag #cincySOTW.
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