Click HERE for a list of past and present winners.

As a privilege of the VAEA membership you are encouraged to submit nominations recognizing Outstanding Art Educators in Virginia.

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 (Blue Ridge, Central, Northern VA, Southwestern, Tidewater) 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.

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NECESSARY FORMS & RESOURCES

Please review the VAEA Vita Helpful Instructions.

NOMINATION FORM & VITA

All NAEA Award Rubrics

See page 37

VAEA Rubric

NAEA Awards Website

contact

AWARDS CHAIR 
Meghan Hamm

DEADLINES

August 15
​Candidate’s packet submitted to the Regional President.

August 30
Regional Presidents submit the Candidates' packets to the VAEA Awards Chair.

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Award Categories

These categories honor exceptional history of contributions, endeavors and / or service to the field of Art Education.

Elementary Art Educator 
Middle School Art Educator 
Secondary Art Educator 
Administration / Supervision Art Educator 
Higher Education Art Educator 
Museum Education Art Educator 
Special Needs Art Educator 
Retired Art Educator

National Art Honor Art Society Sponsor 
National Junior Art Honor Society Sponsor 
Higher Education Student Chapter Sponsor
Higher Education Student Achievement 
Special Needs Lifetime Achievement 
Distinguished Service Within the Profession
Distinguished Service Outside the Profession 
* Friends of the Visual Arts I (Administrators) 
* Friends of the Visual Arts II (Corporations)

The awards generated by the VAEA Board / Advisory Council for SE Region Awards and National Awards are: 
Virginia Art Educator, State Newsletter and State Website

The above listing of NAEA Awards is not all inclusive. Please consult the NAEA website @ arteducators.org for awards that are contribution, leadership and issues specific.

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.

• Packets without the required documentation will not be considered.
• Packets may be submitted electronically (pdf) to the Regional Presidents.

“Helpful Reminders” for the Vita

Please use these guidelines as a prompt to assist in filling out the required paperwork. When noting evidence, please be specific with the dates and titles of the events.


National and Southeastern Regional NAEA Activities
Candidate has evidence of history of professional involvement at the National and Southeastern (United States) Regional level. Examples: Held / holds a national and regional office, served/serves on national and regional committees, received national and regional honors or awards, presents sessions at NAEA Conventions.

VAEA State Activities (Blue Ridge, Central, Northern, Southwestern or Tidewater) 
Candidate has evidence of history of professional involvement at the state level. Examples: Held / holds state elected offices, chairs / chaired state committees, received state awards/honors, and regularly presents sessions at state conferences and regional workshops.

Other Leadership Roles and Accomplishments 
Candidate has evidence of positions of strong leadership roles in associations/organizations outside the VAEA. Examples: Held / holds officer / leadership roles, achieved accomplishments, and has received award/honors in those roles.

Other Professional Associations/Organizations, Offices, Honors 
Candidate has evidence of long term memberships in other professional associations/organizations. Examples: Held / holds offices, and received awards/honors.

Publications and/or Exhibitions 
Candidate has evidence of publications, received grants, published research papers, and presented art exhibitions as the individual artist.

Teaching / Related Experiences 
Candidate has evidence of extensive history of highly accomplished teaching and related experiences. Examples: National Board Certification, chairing curriculum development, writing frameworks, content, standards, assessments, art integration.