The GAGC Lifetime Service Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to gifted education. This person is one who has advocated for gifted children, made significant contributions gifted programming, and has extended the mission of GAGC over a period of 20 or more years.
Criteria:
The nominee must:
1)
Be a member of GAGC for at least 20 years
2)
Not have previously received this award
3)
Have demonstrated advocacy for gifted children
4)
Have made significant contributions to gifted programming
Procedure:
The nomination packet must include:
1)
Completed online nomination form
2)
Inclusive listing of service to gifted education, including positions and accomplishments
3)
Narrative summary, not to exceed two typed pages, of specific contributions that mark this individual as outstanding and as making a significant difference to gifted education
4)
Two additional letters of support for the nomination
Recognition:
The award recipient will be recognized at the annual convention with a plaque and a certificate of recognition from the GAGC President. He or she will also receive complimentary lifetime registration to GAGC conventions.
Nominations shall be completed online and submitted by December 15, 2023. Additional supporting documentation should be submitted via email to
awardschair@gagc.org by December 15, 2023.
