The Neag School of Education will hold its ninth annual awards dinner on Saturday, May 16, 2009 in the South Campus Ballroom on the Storrs campus.

The Alumni Society has established a number of awards which will be given at the dinner. The most prestigious of these is the Distinguished Alumni Award which is annually given to a graduate who has had a significant impact on education, has a national reputation for her/his work, has been an inspiration to other professionals and has shown continued involvement with the Neag School of Education. The recipient of this award is selected by the Neag School of Education faculty.

We ask that you participate in nominating individuals for the other six awards, listed below, which will be given at the May 16th annual awards dinner.

Outstanding Higher Education Professional
A faculty member or administrator at a college or university

Outstanding School Superintendent
Leader of a public or private school system

Outstanding School Administrator
A principal, assistant principal, central office administrator or director

Outstanding School Educator
Pre-K through 12th grade teacher, including special education and support services educators

Outstanding Kinesiology Professional
An educator, researcher, or health/ fitness advocate

Outstanding Physical Therapy Professional
A physical therapist leader in education, research or clinical practice

Outstanding Professional
A professional working within the public or private sector

Nominees should meet the following criteria: * Alumni status from the Neag School of Education * Demonstrated excellence in the award category * Significant contributions to her/his educational environment * Professional and/or community service * A minimum of five years of service in the award category

To nominate an individual, please complete the Alumni Society Award Nomination form. The deadline for all nominations is December 30, 2008.

Nomination Form - Eleventh Annual Neag School of Education Alumni Society Awards (PDF)