Description

This is one of the highest awards given to a member of the technology education profession for continued and distinguished leadership in the technology education profession on the state level. This award is to be given only to members of the Association who actively participate in their professional organizations such as this Association, ITEA and other educational associations.

Administrative Procedures

1. Each regional association is asked to nominate one person each year for the State Distinguished Leadership Award. This name should be submitted to Don Herrington, Assistant Coordinator of Awards, before Jan. 15 of any year.
2. A written news release should be prepared by the person who makes the nomination. The news release is to be sent to the respective media by this person in the event the nominee is selected. (A sample news release is attached for guidance on page F-4.)
3. A black and white glossy photograph should accompany each news release. The quality of this photograph should be good enough for publication purposes.
4. The attached media information form should be completed for future reference. This information is necessary to know where to send news releases.