NAGT Award Nomination and Application Deadlines

Several of NAGT's awards programs have application or nomination deadlines that are fast approaching. Be sure to check out these great opportunities to suggest a colleague or yourself for one of these great recognition opportunities.

• Outstanding Earth Science Teachers (OEST) Program
  https://nagt.org/nagt/awards/oest.html
  OEST awards are given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level." Any teacher or other K-12 educator who covers a significant amount of earth science content with their students is eligible. Ten national finalists are selected, one from each NAGT regional section. Some sections also recognize state winners. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award. More information and the nomination instructions can be found on the program website.
  Some Sections have already closed nominations, but others have dates in May.
• Neil Miner Award
  http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/miner.html
  NAGT presents the Neil Miner Award to an individual for exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the earth sciences.
  Deadline - April 1
• James H. Shea Award
  http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/shea.html
  The Jim Shea Award goes to an individual for exception contributions in the form of writing and/or editing of Earth Science materials that are of interest to the general public and.or teachers of Earth Science.
  Deadline - April 1
• Dorothy Stout Professional Development Grants
  http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/stout.html
  These grants go to faculty and students at two-year colleges and K12 teachers to support participation in Earth Science classes or workshops, professional meetings, field trips, and the purchase of materials for classroom use.
  Deadline - April 15
• Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award
  http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/christman.html
  This award was established by the Executive Committee in April, 2008 to recognize individuals who have provided long, distinguished service to the Association at the national and/or section level.
  Deadline - ongoing