Watch the Middle School Model of Excellence finals live Wednesday, October 21, at 9 a.m. ET from Convention Center rooms 101-103. The Model of Excellence award is the top honor for middle school chapters in the National Chapter Award program, recognizing the chapter that best builds leadership, personal growth, and career readiness in its youngest members while serving its school and community. Finalist chapters, selected from the top-rated middle school chapters in the nation, present their programs to a panel of judges, sharing the activities and results that set them apart. The national winner will be revealed on stage during Session 2 on Thursday afternoon.