College of Education
10th Annual College of Education &
Teacher Appreciation Awards
The 2023-2024 College of Education Awards recognize outstanding alumni, faculty, students, and staff of the college, for their dedication, contributions, and innovations. Our Annual Teacher Appreciation Awards showcase regional P-12 educators working in partnership with the teacher candidates, and showcase these emerging education professionals, as well
2024 Nominations Open | January 2024
Please complete...
1) the appropriate Online Nomination Form(s) [the form links are located in the categories below];
2) and upload a one-page nomination letter, explaining the nominee's work and/or contributions in the appropriate category and how those merit consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: Nomination letters that do not include sufficient support information cannot be considered.
Award Categories & Nomination Forms
- Alumnus of the Year
Nominations for this award are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, and students.
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A demonstrated commitment to the College of Education.
- Faculty Award Categories
FACULTY CATEGORIES / CRITERIA
(Representing the Departments of Counseling & Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Exercise Science)
Nominations are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, students, partner educators, and the university community.
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TEACHING
Demonstrated impactful teaching via student success, which may include student evaluation data, edTPA scores, student active employment following graduation, etc.
RESEARCH
Demonstrated active agenda pursuing and achieving external funding. Submitted proposals may be considered in part, but alone are not sufficient to merit an award.
SERVICE
Combination of community, university, and professional service; active in their discipline, dedication/passion to field of study; puts others first.
TEAM PLAYER/ENCOURAGER
Demonstrated support for colleagues and evidence of impactful group work.
- Student Award Categories
STUDENT AWARD CATEGORIES
(Representing the Departments of Counseling & Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Exercise Science)
Nominations for Graduate & Undergraduate Students
Nominations, in the four (4) categories below, are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, students, and the university community.
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LEADERSHIP
Demonstrated ability to work well with others, respectful of others, serve as example for others, inspire others to act and perform their best.
SERVICE
Community, university, profession; active in their discipline, dedication/passion to field of study, puts others first.
PROFESSIONALISM
Respectful, demonstrated ability to follow policy and procedure, dependable, responsible, positive attitude, empathetic.
GO-GETTER
Takes initiative, lifelong learner, proactive, curious, exceed expectations, self-motivated, innovative, eagerly completes tasks.
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Nominations for Future Educator Awards
Graduate & UndergraduateNominations are accepted from College of Education faculty, academic advisors, and mentor/supervisory educators working with our teacher candidates.
Awarded to teacher candidates (one [1] graduate student and [1] one undergraduate). - Current P-12 Educator Categories
Nominations for current P-12 educators are accepted from teacher candidates in practicum/residency experiences and College of Education faculty and/or staff working with our partner educators.
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Administrator
Librarian
Art
Middle School
Early Childhood
Music
Elementary School
Physical Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
School Counselor
High School
Special Education
- Outstanding Advisor & Staff Awards
Nominations are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, students, and the university community.
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ADVISOR AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
A demonstrated commitment to the College of Education and advocacy for student success.
STAFF AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Demonstrated evidence of exemplary support for College of Education students, staff, faculty, and community stakeholders.
- Annual Awards Reception
AWARDS RECEPTION & CEREMONY
Tuesday, May 2 | 5-6:30pm
Hosted by the Millard Oakley STEM CenterNational Teacher Appreciation Week / May 1-7, 2023
