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Dear Friends and Colleagues we have a great opportunity to recognize our MAACCE members by nominating them for one of the Awards listed below. Please take this opportunity to nominate someone who has made a difference in your life and the life of the organization. We need to recognize others and allow them to be acknowledged by our entire organization for their exempla nary work in the field of Adult, Continuing, and Community Education.
The Don Fancher Outstanding Educator Award
Nominee must be a member of MAACCE at time of nomination and have served a minimum of five years in adult, continuing, or community education. The Don Fancher Outstanding Educator Award is presented to a MAACCE member who shows a commitment to excellence in practice. A dedication to students and constituents. A contribution to research and/or improved practice. The award winner also shows evidence of sustained interest in the field and a commitment to the philosophy and advocacy of adult education principles.
Distinguished Service Award
Nominee must be a member of MAACCE at time of nomination and have served a minimum of ten years or more in the field. The Distinguished Service Award is given to a MAACCE member who has given a solid contribution to sustained service in the field. A contribution to improved delivery of adult education. Service as a mentor and resource to colleagues and practitioners in the field. This person has made and effort to promote MAACCE at the local, state, or national level and exhibits a continued commitment to preserving excellence of practice in the field of adult, continuing, or community education.
Special Achievement Award
Nominee must be a member of MAACCE at the time of nomination. Please include the date and a description of special achievement. The Special Achievement Award is given to a person who has helped improve practice or delivery of adult, continuing, or community education. Has made a positive impact on an individual, community, or constituent base. Has displayed innovation in the development or delivery of practice and contributed to the betterment of an individual, community, or constituent base.
Award of Merit
Nominee does not have to be a MAACCE member. Nominee may be an agency, business, school district, college, or individual that has contributed to or supported adult education. The Award of Merit is presented to an organization or individual who demonstrated an active interest in promoting and developing adult, continuing, or community education. Exhibited dedication to the advancement of constituents and individuals in the field. Demonstrated a commitment to the philosophy of adult education practices. Employed the use of adult education and principles through programming and leadership in adult, continuing, and community education.
The Newcomer of the Year Award
Nominee must be a member of MAACCE at the time of nomination and have been a member of MAACCE for less than five years. The Newcomer of the Year Award is given to a member who exhibits enthusiasm and willingness to serve in the field and practice of adult, continuing, and community education. Have interest and investment in personal continued learning and development as a practitioner in the field. Show willingness to consult other professionals and networks to further personal learning and growth and exhibit a level of innovation in the promotion of adult, continuing, or community education.
Applications for all awards should be sent to:
Betty Kimberling, Chair Nominations/Awards
1211 N. 18th Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Or an electronic version of the word document can be e-mailed to betty.kimberling@sjsd.k12.mo.us.
Please download and complete an appropriate form below.
Award nomination form (Word)