Nominate a colleague or mentor!
Why?
It feels good to say thanks and even better to be thanked. Sharing resources is survival in teaching. By submitting a nomination you are sharing that individual's accomplishments and ideas with hundreds of other art teachers across the state. Once a person has won a WAEA award they are eligible to apply for NAEA regional or national awards if they so choose. State, regional or national recognition often leads to extra support for art programs locally.
What?
The WAEA awards celebrate the special efforts that many of us make to teach and support art education. These efforts may include:
- Maintaining a quality art education program over time.
- The development of a unique project or program.
- The development of a curriculum, district guidelines, publication of a text, etc.
- Contributing to arts advocacy in the school, district, community, state or nation.
- Providing leadership within the field of art education.
Who?
The nominee must be a member of the Washington Art Education Association, but you do not have to be a member to make a nomination.
The Art Educator of the year Award is intended as a ‘career’ award that acknowledges an individual who has consistently contributed to art education over time.
The remaining awards are designated for people working in the area named by the title of the award.
Along with immediate colleagues, think about people who have had an impact on your art-life and career.
How?
Fill out the nomination form and mail, fax or e-mail it!
The person nominating must also include a short statement at least 1/2 page, regarding the nominee’s involvement in art education and why he/she is deserving of this particular award.
Additional supplementary letters of support or material for your nomination (optional).
When?
Submit a nomination TODAY. These awards are only given if someone takes the time to submit a nomination.