West Virginia Association
for the Gifted and Talented
Gifted Teacher of the Year
The West Virginia Association for the Gifted and
Talented is seeking nominations for the annual West
Virginia Gifted Teacher of the Year. To be considered,
the nominee must meet the following criteria: (1) must
have been a member of the WVAGT for the past two
years (2) must be teaching gifted students in a public or
private (K-12) school or college in West Virginia at the
time of nomination (3) must be nominated by a current
member of the WVAGT.
A selection committee consisting of the elected members
of the board of the WVAGT will evaluate the nominees
based on information contained in the nomination form
and any other support letters (limit three). These should
contain the person’s professional responsibilities
pertaining to gifted education, evidence of distinguished
service to gifted education and instruction, and degrees,
awards, years of service, etc.
All forms pertaining to nominations for the WVAGT
Gifted Teacher of the Year must be postmarked on or
before April 1, of the award year and mailed to the
current Vice President of the WVAGT. The Vice
President will assemble and distribute all nominations to
the board members who will review and be prepared to
discuss and vote on the selection of the Teacher of the
Year at the annual summer board meeting. The winner
will be announced in the August edition of AEGIS and
be honored at the annual fall WVAGT conference.
for the Gifted and Talented
Gifted Teacher of the Year
The West Virginia Association for the Gifted and
Talented is seeking nominations for the annual West
Virginia Gifted Teacher of the Year. To be considered,
the nominee must meet the following criteria: (1) must
have been a member of the WVAGT for the past two
years (2) must be teaching gifted students in a public or
private (K-12) school or college in West Virginia at the
time of nomination (3) must be nominated by a current
member of the WVAGT.
A selection committee consisting of the elected members
of the board of the WVAGT will evaluate the nominees
based on information contained in the nomination form
and any other support letters (limit three). These should
contain the person’s professional responsibilities
pertaining to gifted education, evidence of distinguished
service to gifted education and instruction, and degrees,
awards, years of service, etc.
All forms pertaining to nominations for the WVAGT
Gifted Teacher of the Year must be postmarked on or
before April 1, of the award year and mailed to the
current Vice President of the WVAGT. The Vice
President will assemble and distribute all nominations to
the board members who will review and be prepared to
discuss and vote on the selection of the Teacher of the
Year at the annual summer board meeting. The winner
will be announced in the August edition of AEGIS and
be honored at the annual fall WVAGT conference.
| Awards and Recognition |
Every year, NAGC recognizes outstanding contributions
in the field of gifted education, as well as the
accomplishments of high potential students. For more
information and award requirements, click on the award
titles below.
The 2009 Annual Awards were presented at our annual convention
in St. Louis, November 6. Click here for photos from the award
ceremony and a complete list of 2009 Award Recipients. You can
also read the list of Past Award Recipients for each award. The
2010 Awards Ceremony will be held during our 57th Annual
Convention in Atlanta, Georgia (November 11-14, 2010).
The 2010 Annual Awards process is open Monday, January 11,
2010 until Monday, April 19, 2010. Click on the links below for
detailed information and application procedures.
Annual Awards:
Hollingworth Award
Encourages educational and psychological research studies of
potential benefit to gifted and talented children. This international
competition is open to individuals, educational institutions, and
other organizations that present proposals for publishable research
projects concerning gifted and talented young people.
A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship
For teachers that have shown excellence in teaching gifted
students, the ability to meet the needs of gifted students, and
commitment to furthering the development of their teaching skills.
NAGC/Ball State Administrator Award
With generous support from Ball State University, this award is
presented to a school administrator outside the field of gifted
education who has made the most significant contribution to gifted
education in his or her school district.
Community Service Award
Presented to an individual who has made the most significant
contribution to one or more of the following areas--education,
science, the arts, humanities, parenting and the family, public
policy--in a way that has benefited the development of gifts and
talents in young people.
Doctoral Student Awards**
Up to five awards are given to individuals who exhibit the highest
and most consistent degree of scholarship in the gifted education
field.
Masters' and Specialists' awards (formerly the Non-Doctoral
Student Awards)**
Up to five awards are given to individuals who exhibit the highest
potential for future scholarship in the gifted education field.
Early Leader Award
Given to an individual who has exhibited the highest and most
consistent degree of leadership in the gifted education field since
receiving his or her doctorate.
Early Scholar Award
Presented to an individual who has made significant contributions
in conducting and reporting research regarding the education of
gifted and talented individuals.
David W. Belin Advocacy Award
Presented to an individual inside or outside the field who has been a
consistent advocate on behalf of gifted students and a voice for
supporting gifted services in school settings.
Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an individual who has made the most significant
contribution to the field of gifted education through a long and
fruitful association with NAGC.
Distinguished Scholar Award
Presented to the individual who has made the most significant
contribution to the field of education regarding gifted and talented
individuals, and whose work exhibits a continued record of
distinguished scholarship and contribution.
Curriculum Studies Award
The Curriculum Studies Network sponsors an annual award for
curriculum development.
E. Paul Torrance Award
The Creativity Network sponsors this annual award, which
acknowledges and rewards significant contributions of individuals
and groups whose work facilitates the enhancement and spread of
creativity, especially among gifted children, and who are
themselves creative thinkers.
GCQ (Gifted Child Quarterly) Paper of the Year Award
The GCQ Paper of the Year Award is given to the author(s) of the
paper published in Gifted Child Quarterly in the volume year
immediately prior to the Award, which, in the opinions of the
Editor and members of the Publications Committee, best
exemplifies high standards of scholarship in research, theory,
and/or practice in gifted education. Click here for the criteria by
which the paper of the year is selected.
Nicholas Green Award:
Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
Recognizes distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or
the arts in children grades 3 through 6.
in the field of gifted education, as well as the
accomplishments of high potential students. For more
information and award requirements, click on the award
titles below.
The 2009 Annual Awards were presented at our annual convention
in St. Louis, November 6. Click here for photos from the award
ceremony and a complete list of 2009 Award Recipients. You can
also read the list of Past Award Recipients for each award. The
2010 Awards Ceremony will be held during our 57th Annual
Convention in Atlanta, Georgia (November 11-14, 2010).
The 2010 Annual Awards process is open Monday, January 11,
2010 until Monday, April 19, 2010. Click on the links below for
detailed information and application procedures.
Annual Awards:
Hollingworth Award
Encourages educational and psychological research studies of
potential benefit to gifted and talented children. This international
competition is open to individuals, educational institutions, and
other organizations that present proposals for publishable research
projects concerning gifted and talented young people.
A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship
For teachers that have shown excellence in teaching gifted
students, the ability to meet the needs of gifted students, and
commitment to furthering the development of their teaching skills.
NAGC/Ball State Administrator Award
With generous support from Ball State University, this award is
presented to a school administrator outside the field of gifted
education who has made the most significant contribution to gifted
education in his or her school district.
Community Service Award
Presented to an individual who has made the most significant
contribution to one or more of the following areas--education,
science, the arts, humanities, parenting and the family, public
policy--in a way that has benefited the development of gifts and
talents in young people.
Doctoral Student Awards**
Up to five awards are given to individuals who exhibit the highest
and most consistent degree of scholarship in the gifted education
field.
Masters' and Specialists' awards (formerly the Non-Doctoral
Student Awards)**
Up to five awards are given to individuals who exhibit the highest
potential for future scholarship in the gifted education field.
Early Leader Award
Given to an individual who has exhibited the highest and most
consistent degree of leadership in the gifted education field since
receiving his or her doctorate.
Early Scholar Award
Presented to an individual who has made significant contributions
in conducting and reporting research regarding the education of
gifted and talented individuals.
David W. Belin Advocacy Award
Presented to an individual inside or outside the field who has been a
consistent advocate on behalf of gifted students and a voice for
supporting gifted services in school settings.
Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an individual who has made the most significant
contribution to the field of gifted education through a long and
fruitful association with NAGC.
Distinguished Scholar Award
Presented to the individual who has made the most significant
contribution to the field of education regarding gifted and talented
individuals, and whose work exhibits a continued record of
distinguished scholarship and contribution.
Curriculum Studies Award
The Curriculum Studies Network sponsors an annual award for
curriculum development.
E. Paul Torrance Award
The Creativity Network sponsors this annual award, which
acknowledges and rewards significant contributions of individuals
and groups whose work facilitates the enhancement and spread of
creativity, especially among gifted children, and who are
themselves creative thinkers.
GCQ (Gifted Child Quarterly) Paper of the Year Award
The GCQ Paper of the Year Award is given to the author(s) of the
paper published in Gifted Child Quarterly in the volume year
immediately prior to the Award, which, in the opinions of the
Editor and members of the Publications Committee, best
exemplifies high standards of scholarship in research, theory,
and/or practice in gifted education. Click here for the criteria by
which the paper of the year is selected.
Nicholas Green Award:
Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
Recognizes distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or
the arts in children grades 3 through 6.