SER TLC Individual Teen Portfolio Guidelines

The Individual Portfolio Presentations consists of five (5) categories that allow teens to showcase their individual talents and accomplishments.

• One entry per category/division per chapter is allowed. Chapters choose based on local criteria.

• Participation is voluntary-no chapter penalty for non-participation.

• Some categories are divided into Divisions.

• Division I age 13-15 & Division II age 16-19 (as of June 30, 2023)

• Materials included should be from middle school & high school years.

• 50-page single sided or 25-page double sided limit.

• Must be in condensed pdf format for upload to registration website.

• Letters of endorsement & cover sheets are not included in page limit.

• LTS will do uploads during registration.

• The portfolio must be brought to TLC to be displayed.

The awards for the portfolio categories are NOT intended to represent first, second, and third place. They are levels of accomplishment with reference to a standard and are intended to more fairly acknowledge the very significant accomplishments of all submitting teens.

• All participants in any category will receive a certificate of participation.

• Three levels of awards are based on average of judges’ scores: Distinguished, Excellence, and Merit.

• No limit to the number of awards that may be given at any level except Best in Class.

• One Best in Class award is presented to a single portfolio per category.

• The portfolio with the highest number of points receives the Best-in Class award.

• Each judge will award a single point to the entry he/she feels represents best entry in each category/age division.