Southwest Virginia Art Education Association

Nominations for Virginia Art Educator of the Year

Due: I need all forms mailed or emailed by October 1st, 2012. Forms are attached.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARDS PROGRAM?

• To provide tangible recognition of excellence and achievement of the many outstanding individuals and programs of the VAEA. 
• To focus professional attention on exemplary art educators, quality art education and increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education.

WHY NOMINATE?

• You know extraordinary Art Educators in your Region who merit recognition for their advocacy, leadership and contributions to the field of art education! 
• Demonstrate your appreciation by acknowledging your “Friend of the Visual Arts” or Distinguished Service Candidate in your community that has supported your art program!

WHO ARE PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES? 
Any VAEA member who meets the award criteria established by NAEA may be nominated. VAEA Membership is not required for the Distinguished Service (Outside the Profession) and “Friends of the Visual Arts” Awards. 

WHO MAY NOMINATE? 
Any VAEA member may nominate. Art Administrators / Supervisors may be nominated by Administrators, Supervisors, or Principals that do not hold a VAEA membership.

VAEA Award Candidate Documentation Checklist

Page 1.	The VAEA Nomination Form with signatures from the nominator to validate the nomination and the candidate consenting to the nomination.
Page 2.	A Letter of Nomination from the nominator.
Pages 3 & 4.	NAEA Standardized Vita / Resume Form, using no smaller than 10 point type.
Pages 5 & 6.	Two Letters of Commendation (1 page each, front only) supporting the candidate from colleagues, teachers, administrators, or parents.
Digital Image	Please enclose a current, color photograph for the VAEA newsletter and website.