2008 AAFCS Awards Program
AAFCS is proud to offer a variety of awards to recognize outstanding
family and consumer sciences professionals and to honor other
individuals or organizations for their work to improve the lives
of individuals, families, and communities. Award winners are
recognized each year during the AAFCS Annual Conference.
2008 guidelines and forms:
The Awards & Recognition Committee is now engaged in
a review of other guidelines and forms; as the committee completes
its revisions of these documents, they will be added to the
programs section of the website. Please continue checking
this webpage for updates.
Questions? Take a look at our frequently
asked questions page.
Excellence in Extension Award
This award (formerly the Extension 2000 Award) honors outstanding Extension
System programs that enable people to improve their lives and communities
through learning partnerships. Program areas include: nutrition, health and
environment; human development and family resiliency; and, family and consumer
resource management.
- Deadline for postmark of nomination packages
for the Excellence in Extension Award is January 7, 2008.
- The guidelines and nomination form below
should be consulted for details.
Excellence
in Extension Award Guidelines
Excellence
in Extension Award Nomination Form
Leaders
Award
The Leaders Award began with the AAFCS 75th anniversary in
1984 when it was established to identify and honor family
and consumer sciences professionals who have made significant
contributions to the field through their involvement with
AAFCS.
- Deadline for postmark of nomination packages
for the Leaders Award is January 7, 2008.
- The guidelines and nomination form below
should be consulted for details.
Leaders
Award Guidelines
Leaders
Award Nomination Form
National Teacher
of the Year Award
The National Teacher of the Year Award identifies and recognizes
exemplary family and consumer sciences teachers who exhibit
a deep commitment to the profession and to the Association.
These teachers have outstanding educational programs that
utilize methods, techniques, and activities integrated into
the curriculum to provide the stimulus for and give visibility
to family and consumer sciences elementary and secondary education.
- Deadline for postmark of nomination packages
for the National Teacher of the Year Award is January
7, 2008.
- The guidelines and nomination form below
should be consulted for details.
National
Teacher of the Year Award Guidelines
National
Teacher of the Year Award Nomination Form
New
Achievers Award
The New Achievers Award was introduced in 1984 to recognize
emerging professionals who have shown potential for making
significant contributions in the field of family and consumer
sciences.
- Deadline for postmark of nomination packages
for the New Achievers Award is January 7, 2008.
- The guidelines and nomination form below
should be consulted for details.
New
Achievers Award Guidelines
New
Achievers Award Nomination Form
Please note:
- An award is defined as a merit honor based
on performance and on contributions to the field of family
and consumer sciences.
- If no qualified candidate is identified
for a particular award offered in 2008, it will not be awarded
in 2008.
- AAFCS reserves the first right of refusal
to publish any developed materials resulting from AAFCS
awards, grants, fellowships, or scholarships.
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