CURRENT AWARDS

Alabama ASCD Outstanding Curriculum Leader Lifetime Achievement Award-Due January 11, 2023

• Purpose of Award:
  • Recognition for outstanding contributions to curriculum development, advancement or implementation.
• Qualifications:
  • A nominee must be a current member of Alabama ASCD with at least 15 years of service to education.
  • A nominee shall have served for at least three full years in a school district or other educational agency in Alabama with major job responsibilities in the area of curriculum development or implementation.
  • A nominee must be nominated by an individual or group, including teachers, administrators, or school board members. Self-nominations will be considered.
  • The nomination may originate within the school district or educational agency where the nominee currently serves, or the nomination may come from outside the district or agency.
• Selection Criteria – The educator who merits recognition by the AASCD may be expected to discuss or provide evidence of some of the following:
  • An autobiographical record of service and leadership highlighting notable accomplishments in the field of curriculum development at the local, regional, state, and/or national levels over the last five years.
  • Two letters of recognition by persons familiar with the individual’s contributions to the field.
  • Other service to the profession beyond normal job responsibilities. These contributions to the field of curriculum development may include serving on committees or task forces and/or advocating at the local, state, and national levels.
• Selection Timeline:
  • Recommendations and all nomination materials should be sent to the Awards Committee Chair and must be received by postal mail or e-mail by January 11, 2023.
  • Selection and notification of the final candidate(s) will be made by the Selection Committee by January 16, 2023.
  • The Award will be presented to the recipient at the AASCD Winter Conference, January 23-24, 2023, in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Alabama ASCD Emerging Leader Award-Due January 11, 2023

• Purpose of Award:
  • Recognition for emerging leadership in the field demonstrating effectiveness, drive, vision, and passion for the profession shown in the first fifteen years of service in education.
• Qualifications:
  • A nominee shall have exhibited outstanding leadership in a school district or other educational agency in Alabama, may have up to 15 years of experience in education, and may be a teacher, administrator, or other certificated educator.
  • A nominee must be nominated by an individual or group, including teachers, administrators, or school board members. Self-nominations will be considered.
  • The nomination may originate within the school district or educational agency where the nominee currently serves, or the nomination may come from outside the district or agency.
• Selection Criteria – The educator who merits recognition by the AASCD as an emerging leader may be expected to discuss or provide evidence of some of the following:
  • An autobiographical record of service and leadership highlighting notable accomplishments in the field at the local, regional, state and/or national levels.
  • Two letters of recognition by persons familiar with the individual’s contributions to the field.
• Selection Timeline:
  • Recommendations and all nomination materials should be sent to the Awards
    Committee Chair and must be received by postal mail or e-mail by January 11, 2023.
  • Selection and notification of the final candidate(s) will be made by the Selection Committee by January 16, 2023.
  • The Award will be presented to the recipient at the AASCD Winter Conference, January 23-24, 2023, in Orange Beach, Alabama.