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Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE) and the Kentucky Association of Adult and Continuing Education (KAACE) will make the following awards during the 2009 COABE Conference. Award determinations will be based on the nomination form and written justifications. Click here <http://www.kyae.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/27D50877-F802-40EB-8CEA-31E997BEFEE2/0/LearningforLifeKAACEAwards2009.doc> for the nomination form. All nominations and written justifications are to be e-mailed to Amanda Walker at Amanda.Walker@ky.gov by March 20, 2009.
KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Student of the Year
The KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Student of the Year Award is presented to a student who has overcome significant obstacles or is making great progress in achieving his or her educational goals or who has been a role model for his or her children and/or other adult education students. One student from each region will be recognized. The winner of this award will be recognized as the KAACE Student of the Year and will receive a scholarship.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Students who are enrolled in a KYAE-funded program during the 2008-09 fiscal year. Nominee must be a student in the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Personification of a strong commitment to achieving educational goals and an inspiration to other adults and children, as demonstrated in at least two of the following categories:
- Nominee has overcome or is making great progress in overcoming significant obstacles or barriers to achieve his/her educational goal, earn a GED® diploma, enrollment in postsecondary education and/or success in employment.
- Nominee’s attitude, commitment, actions and achievement serve as a role model for his/her own children and/or other adult education students.
- Nominee has made outstanding contributions that enhance the public awareness and support of adult education.
Learning for Life GED Achievement Award
The GED Achievement Award is presented to a Kentuckian who earned his or her GED diploma prior to 1999 and, as a result, has made significant contributions to the community, economy or workforce. One Kentuckian from each region will be recognized.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Kentuckians who earned a GED diploma prior to 1999. Nominee must be a resident of the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Nominee demonstrates success in his or her chosen profession or in community service and recognizes that earning the GED diploma was the first step in his or her success. Achievements are demonstrated in at least two of the following categories:
- Nominee has made significant contributions in his or her chosen profession and is recognized as a success by peers and/or employees.
- Nominee has made significant contributions to the community either through his or her professional work or community service.
- Nominee has made significant contributions to the Commonwealth’s economy by creating jobs, supporting education and/or helping to develop the workforce of the community.
Learning for Life 110% Awards
The highest honor presented by KYAE for meritorious service or achievement, the 110% Award recognizes individuals who have served their communities, students and adult education programs in an outstanding manner. One individual from each region will be recognized.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Program directors, instructors, instructor’s aides and clerks in KYAE-funded programs are eligible for the 110% Award. Nominee must be employed in the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Nominees must demonstrate outstanding service or achievement in the adult education field, as demonstrated in two or more of the following categories:
- Nominee has performed substantially beyond expectations on a specific assignment or in routine job duties, resulting in significant student outcomes, community benefits or improvements in the program’s quality of operations or service.
- Nominee has accomplished an important mission, operation or special assignment that reflects credit on the individual.
- Nominee’s mentoring has contributed substantially to the growth and well being of students or fellow adult educators;
- Nominee has made outstanding contributions that enhance the public awareness and support of adult education.
KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Champion
KYAE & KAACE Learning for Life Champions are businesses or organizations that have made significant contributions to raising the educational level of Kentucky adults. One business or organization from each region will be recognized.
Eligible Nominators – Any KYAE-funded local program or employee may make nominations.
Eligible Nominees – Businesses or organizations that sponsored, funded or coordinated an initiative that supports or promotes adult education in Kentucky. Nominee must be an organization in the nominator’s region.
Award Criteria – Nominee demonstrates significant support of adult education by engaging in one or more of the following activities:
- Sponsors or funds adult education public awareness/image-building activities in a county or multiple counties.
- Provides employees with leave time or other incentive to increase their educational attainment levels.
- Reimburses or pays for employee or customer GED test fees.
- Includes an adult education message in the business’ or organization’s marketing.
- Provides and/or funds college scholarships specifically for GED graduates.
KAACE Member of the Year
This award is designed to recognize the hard work and support of a KAACE member that displays professionalism and dedication to making our organization a success.
Eligible Nominators – Any KAACE member.
Eligible Nominees – Any KAACE member.
KAACE Member Scholarship
Scholarship to offer KAACE members with financial assistance for education and professional training.
Eligible Nominators – Any KAACE member.
Eligible Nominees – Any KAACE member.
KYAE Employee of the Year
This award is designed to thank a KYAE professional that goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist local programs in daily operations of adult education in Kentucky.
Eligible Nominators – Any KAACE member.
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