STANYS AWARDS OF RECOGNITION
Award Process: NOMINATION: A Nomination form must be filled out and submitted for approval. There are two ways to submit a nomination form:
There are two types of awards.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
AWARDS REQUIRING "PAPERWORK" FROM THE NOMINEE OR REPRESENTATIVE This award is the the highest honor that is bestowed upon a member. Fellows have served with distinction in the classroom and professional organizations. Their leadership and scholarly endeavors in science education are noteworthy. Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching - Anton Banko Award The Anton Banko Award recognizes a K - 6 educator who is an outstanding teacher of science. The award covers expenses (up to $1500) to attend the STANYS annual conference and provides a $1500 stipend to be used at the teacher's discretion. The award is presented at the STANYS conference in November. Fellows New Teacher Conference Award Recognizes the future promise of a new teacher. STANYS Excellence in Teaching Award Honors an intermediate or high school teacher who demonstrates excellence in science teaching and is involved in professional activities. Provides funds (up to $500) for PreK-16 classroom teachers who are STANYS members for 3 consecutive years to support legitimate science enrichment opportunities for teachers and students Champion of Teacher Development Award The Champion of Teacher Development Award honors building or school district administrators who promote continued professional learning of science teachers. This award is open to educators with responsibilities for supervising teachers of science at any grade level. ASSOCIATION AWARDS BESTOWED UPON: Awarded to those individuals who have given outstanding service to STANYS. STANYS Executive Committee Award Given to a non-member, or entity, who has made exceptional contributions to STANYS, or science Awarded to the Sections of STANYS that have the greatest increase in total membership and the greatest percentage increase. Presented to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to science. |