A program which recognizes oustanding scholastic achievement of students in grades 4-8 is described. The program is financed by contributions from local businesses. An overview of the program provides details on the successful efforts to obtain business sponsors along with a letter which solicits contributions and a program sponsor form. A booklet from the 1983 awards ceremony is included which lists the winners and the criteria for selecting winners in the following categories: reading, mathematics, writing, speech, music, gifted and talented education, patriotic essays, and special awards. Presenters of the awards and program sponsors are also listed in the booklet. This document was selected by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Task Force on Public Confidence as descriptive of a promising practice or exemplary project worthy of highlighting for the California educational community. (DC)