Nominate Exceptional K-12 Teachers for 2017 OEST Awards

NAGT's annual Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) awards recognize "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 finalists are selected, one from each section. Some sections also recognize state winners. Sectional awards include:

• Memberships in NAGT, GSA, and a variety of other geoscience organizations
• Recognition in In the Trenches and on the NAGT website
• Subscriptions to an assortment of publications including The Professional Geologist and Earth Scientist
• Eligibility for $500 GSA travel stipends and classroom improvement funds

Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award. Deadlines vary by section. Consult the Sections Page (http://nagt.org/nagt/sections/index.html) to determine your section.

SECTION DEADLINES

• Midcontinent – March 31
• Pacific Northwest – March 31
• Eastern – April 1
• Central – May 1
• Far Western – May 1
• North Central – May 1
• Southeast – May 1
• New England – May 15
• Southwest – May 15
• Texas – May 15

To nominate a teacher for this award, complete the online nomination form at http://nagt.org/nagt/awards/oest-nom.html.