Educator Awards

Nomination Process

*** Updated forms and information for the 2008/2009 awards will be available in the early fall. ***

What is the process for nominating someone for a TCEA Educator Award?

1. Download the criteria and the nomination form (available in early fall). Make sure it is the right criteria for the award you are working on.
2. Follow the criteria EXACTLY. Even a small mistake can get your nomination disqualified. Although each award has some different criteria, all of the following items are the same for each one.
1. Fill out the nomination form. Make sure it is complete. Leave NO blanks.
2. Make a ONE PAGE profile of the person. Profile requirements are different for each award so READ carefully and include everything asked for.
3. Get three (3) letters of recommendation. Make sure they are from the correct individuals and are ONLY one page long.
4. Include the required presentation. It can be a multimedia presentation or a written presentation. READ the requirement carefully and make sure the presentation addresses what is asked.
3. If the award requires TCEA membership, make sure the person is a member.
4. There MUST be four (4) copies of EVERYTHING. This includes any CD’s with multimedia projects on them. Collate the copies so there are four individual packets of the entry.
5. Make sure your entry makes the deadline. There is NO leeway so an entry that is late is not even considered.

What happens after entries are received?

1. Entries not postmarked by the due date are disqualified.
2. Entries without four copies of everything are disqualified.
3. TCEA membership is verified for awards that require membership. Entries for nominees who are not current members are disqualified.
4. Entries are sent to judges.
5. Judges determine winners.
6. Finalists are notified via phone call before January 10.
7. All nominees are sent e-mails regarding their status after finalists are notified.
8. Finalists attend the TCEA Educator Awards Reception held Tuesday afternoon of the TCEA Annual Convention and Exposition.
1. Formal invitations are sent.
2. Finalists may bring up to four guests.
3. To receive monetary awards, finalists must fill out and sign a W-9 IRS form.
9. Winners are recognized at the opening general session of the TCEA Annual Convention and Exposition on Wednesday.
10. Winners and runners up will be publicized in TCEA publications.
11. Press releases are sent to local media on winners and runners up.