John H. Lounsbury Award

The John H. Lounsbury Award for Distinguished Service is the highest award given by NMSA. This award is given only when an individual has demonstrated a level of service, integrity, and leadership in middle level education that warrants this special recognition. As a result, this award is not necessarily presented annually.

Selection procedures include a committee review of received nominations and materials. If a recommendation results from committee deliberations, it is submitted to the Board of Trustees for a final decision.

Viable candidates for this award

• have made a global impact on middle level education.
• have a minimum of ten years of actively demonstrated, distinguished service and a reputation as a national and global education leader.
• have demonstrated scholarship of the highest level in professional writing and research.
• have maintained dedicated service to middle level education beyond the local, state, or regional level.
• should be known as a person of high personal ethics, reflecting a model of exemplary behavior and reputation associated with the spirit of the award.

Nomination Form

Forms may also be requested directly from Information Services at 1-800-528-NMSA. Nomination forms should be received at NMSA Headquarters by June 20, 2008, for consideration during the next year.