Friend of Education Award

The Illinois Education Association Friend of Education Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment to the success of public education and to the ideals and mission of the IEA-NEA.

Criteria

The nominee, proposed by IEA members or IEA staff members, will be an external candidate who is not an IEA member or an employee of IEA-NEA. Nominations, however, may be submitted by any IEA member or IEA staff member.

Award Recipient

The recipient of the Friend of Education Award shall be chosen by the IEA-NEA Executive Committee. If no candidate sufficiently meets the award criteria, no award shall be given.

Recognition

The award will be presented in March at the annual IEA-NEA Representative Assembly.

Nomination Procedure

1. Complete the attached nomination form.
2. In double-spaced typewritten format, prepare an application that:
   1. Introduces the nominee and briefly describes his/her educational
      and career background.
   2. Indicates how long you have known the nominee and in what capacity.
   3. Cites specific instances in which his/her commitment to public education or the IEA-NEA has been illustrated.
3. Attach supplementary materials that support the nomination (not to exceed five examples). These may include newspaper items, photos, videos, etc.,  illustrating the nominee’s involvement in the promotion of public education.
4. Send all materials to:
   President’s Office
   Illinois Education Association
   100 East Edwards
   Springfield, IL 62704-1999

Deadline: December 1, 2009

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