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Distinguished Service Awards

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NEA-Retired members are actively involved in the Association* on the local, state, and national levels. Our activities include political action, community organizing, mentoring, and volunteering. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes retirees and their contributions to public education and their communities.

Award Criteria

This award recognizes retired individuals who embody outstanding service in any or all of the following areas:

• Community involvement
• Association* involvement
• Enhancement of retirees' image within the Association* and in public education

* All-inclusive NEA membership = local, state, and national involvement in activities.

Eligibility

Nominees must be members for at least five years prior to January 15 of an award year.

Nomination Procedure

The nomination procedure, to insure the widest possible participation is:

• A state Retired affiliate may submit one nominee. A state nomination requires the signature of the state Retired president or contact.
• All nominations must be postmarked by May 1 of the award year.
• Supporting documents required are:
  • Completed nomination form and responses signed by the State Association NEA-Retired President/contact
  • A letter from the nominee's State NEA-Retired President/contact
  • Two letters of support (one from a community source) no more than two pages long

Document should be clear and easy to read, i.e., printed or typewritten.

Selection of the Award

Nominations received by NEA-Retired must be submitted by mail or fax on the official nomination form and will be processed as follows:

1. Nominations will be checked to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
2. The NEA-Retired Selection Committee will review applicants according to the criteria and purpose listed.
3. The Committee's selection for the NEA-Retired Distinguished Service Award will be forwarded to the NEA-Retired President who will present the recommendation to the NEA-Retired Advisory Council for consideration and approval.
4. Entries must be postmarked by May 1st.