Nominate a Mercer Island 'Whiz Kid'

You might have seen some of our "" flyers around town. So here's what we'd like to write about: Know a great kid who made or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next honoree.

Each week, Mercer Island Patch seeks suggestions from readers for , , , and even that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Mercer Island Patch Whiz Kid.

Please submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to nilkibenitez@yahoo.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

    •    Nominator's Name
    •    Nominator's E-Mail
    •    Whiz Kid's Name
    •    Whiz Kid's Age or Age Range
    •    Whiz Kid's School
    •    Whiz Kid's Accomplishment
    •    Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her/them successful?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you and asign a photographer to take a photo. For questions, e-mail nilkibenitez@yahoo.com or kendall.watson@patch.com.