Please join the Arizona Indian Education Association (AIEA) in celebrating the many professionals who significantly impact American Indian students. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 we will be hosting our Second Annual Educator’s Award Celebration on a virtual platform. AIEA highly encourages you to nominate an educator who passionately and proactively supports American Indian students.
Nominations must be received by August 7, 2020. All awardees must be virtually present for this celebration event on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Awardees will be notified by August 28, 2020.
Award Categories and Qualifications 2020
1-5 Years Award
This award seeks to encourage those educators beginning their professional careers in Education.
6-15 Years Award
This award honors educators who have demonstrated leadership and mentorship that led to American Indian student success and achievement.
16+ Years Award
This award honors educators who have demonstrated a long commitment to serving the needs of American Indian students.
Founder Award
This special award is to honor any type of educator (teacher, principal, superintendent) who has shown a minimum of thirty years of dedication to American Indian students. Retired educators are welcome to be nominated.
Parent Award
This special recognition acknowledges the continued support of American Indian students from those in an official capacity, such as Tribal, local, or state officials.
Serving the Community Award
This award is for after-school/coach who made significant efforts to provide support for American Indian students and demonstrated leadership in promoting, defending, or supporting Native education. Nominee may also have supported and championed the success of Native students.
Unsung Hero Award
There are many people who devote time and energy into providing a rewarding experience on a regular basis to American Indian students. Please use this category to nominate a bus driver, cafeteria worker or other unsung hero of your school/district/education program.
Johnson O’Malley Award
This category is specifically designated for those professionals who lead a JOM program.
Language Revitalization Award
This award seeks to honor those who continue to promote and teach tribal languages in any setting.
Administrator Award
This award may be given to principals, superintendents, and other administrators who impact the education of American Indian students.
Nomination Packet
For more information, please contact Jerri Thomas at Jerri.thomas@itcaonline.com