NMSA Distinguished Educator Award

Launched in November 2003, this award recognizes outstanding practitioners in middle level education—those who have made a significant impact on the lives of young adolescents through leadership, vision, and advocacy.

Nominate an outstanding middle level educator for 2010!
The deadline is March 15, 2010!

Selection Criteria

• Candidate must have 10 or more years of practical application, implementation, influence, or involvement in middle level education.
• Candidate must be employed in the field of middle level education on a full-time basis.
• Candidate must be a current member of National Middle School Association.
• Current NMSA staff, Board of Trustees, and selection committee members are not eligible for this award. Past Lounsbury Award and former NMSA Distinguished Educator Award winners also are not eligible.

To Nominate a Candidate

• Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues or members of the community. If you nominate a candidate, please notify them of their nomination.
• Complete the Distinguished Educator Nomination Form and postmark or fax it by March 15, 2010.

Download Nomination Form

Nominated Candidates

• Upon certification of selection criteria, candidates will be mailed a Distinguished Educator Nominee Form.
• The Nominee form contains an opportunity for the candidate to respond to a prompt in three categories, advocacy, leadership, and vision.
• In addition, the candidate will need to include a resume and a letter of recommendation from their immediate supervisor.
• Optionally, the candidate may choose to include up to three additional letters of recommendation and up to ten one-sided examples of supporting documentation.
• Complete the Distinguished Educator Nominee Form, include additional materials, and postmark or fax it by April 23, 2010.

Selection Process

• Nominations must be postmarked or faxed by March 15, 2010.
• Candidates must submit a Nominee Form by April 23, 2010.
• A nomination will be valid for two years.
• Recipient(s) will be notified in July 2010.

Award
The Award recipient(s) shall receive the following:

• $1,000 cash award from the NMSA Foundation.
• A one-year individual membership to National Middle School Association.
• A plaque that will be presented at the National Middle School Association Annual Conference and Exhibit.
• Complimentary registration and lodging for the NMSA Annual Conference.