Awards

We’re sure you know an NCAEA member or friend of the visual arts who deserves a pat on the back and recognition for his or her excellent work. Nominate a candidate by filling out a brief form (links are above) providing contact information and explaining why they are deserving of the award. We will send an email to the awardee informing them of their nomination and requesting documentation including letters of recommendation, bio, headshots, resume, etc.
Happy nominating!

NCAEA Call for Award Nominations

DEADLINE: June 15

Please take a moment to nominate them for an award to be bestowed at the annual NCAEA Professional Development Conference.

Nominate an outstanding art educator or "Friend of the Arts" to recognize their commitment and contributions to the visual arts in North Carolina.

  • All nominations must come from NCAEA members. The nominator or nominee should complete the form with the required materials.

  • All nominations must be received electronically by the due date for consideration for Awards presented at the annual conference.

  • "Friends of the Arts" awards will be recognized in two categories and do not have to be members of NCAEA/NAEA.

  • All other award nominees must be current members of NCAEA/NAEA to be eligible.

  • Any questions may be directed to the NCAEA Awards Coordinator

AWARD CRITERIA

Friends of the Arts I - NC Principals or Administrators - Non-member NCAEA, Nominee has record of supporting the visual arts in his/her schools (no vita required)

Friends of the Arts II - Corporations, community people, organizations, groups - Non-member NCAEA, significant contributions to the visual arts in North Carolina (no vita required)

NCAEA Art Educator of the Year (NAEA State Art Educator of the Year) - NCAEA/NAEA Members - Outstanding contributions and achievements within North Carolina

COMC's Ester Page Hill Award - NCAEA/NAEA Members - Strong and consistent support of multi-ethnic art education

NCAEA/NAEA Special Needs Art Educator - NCAEA/NAEA Members who teach students with special needs - Significant contribution to students with special needs in the visual arts

NCAEA/NAEA State, Regional and National Division Awards for Art Education - NCAEA/NAEA Members within a division in NC: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Ed, Museum, Supervision/ Administration, Retired - Significant contribution to an individual’s division in the visual arts

NCAEA Rookie Teacher of the Year - NCAEA Members who are Beginning Teachers (BT 1, 2, or 3) - An exemplary initial contribution by a BT who demonstrates the potential for development

NCAEA/NAEA Student Chapter Sponsor - NCAEA/NAEA Members/Sponsors of College/University Student Chapters - An exemplary student chapter - Please include a list of activities

National Junior High Art Honor Society Sponsor - NCAEA/NAEA Members/Sponsors of National Junior High Art Honor Society - An exemplary student chapter - Please include a list of activities

National Art Honor Society Sponsor - NCAEA/NAEA Members/Sponsors of National Art Honor Society - An exemplary student chapter - Please include a list of activities