Phase 1: Nomination Period
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Nominations are submitted using the Online Nomination Form. Self-nominations are permitted.
All nominations submitted by May 15 will be considered for awards given at the fall conference of the same year. Nominations received after May 15 will enter the following year's award cycle.
Phase 2: Application Period
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Deadline: July 15
By the end of May, STANYS contacts all nominees with:
- A detailed list of application requirements
- An application template
- Contact information for questions or assistance throughout the application process
Phase 3: Review & Notification Period
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Late August
The Awards Committee reviews all applications in late July and August. All applicants will be notified of the committee's decision by the end of August
Phase 4: Award Acceptance & Finalization
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September
Award recipients must complete the following steps to finalize their award:
- Join STANYS as a member, if not currently enrolled
- Confirm conference attendance and lodging needs
STANYS AWARDS OF RECOGNITION
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Section One: AWARDS REQUIRING A NOMINATION AND "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. | Fellows New Teacher Conference Award Recognizes the future promise of a new teacher - a second through fifth year teacher. The award supports the attendance at the annual STANYS Conference.
| Champion of Teacher Development Award The Champion of Teacher Development Award recognizes building, district, or regional educators who promote or provide continued professional learning of science teachers. This award is open to educators who work with teachers of science at any grade level.. |
Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching - Anton Banko Award The Anton Banko Award recognizes a K - 6 outstanding teacher of science. The award covers expenses to attend the STANYS annual conference and provides a stipend to be used at the teacher's discretion. | Excellence in Intermediate Level Science Teaching Award Honors an intermediate teacher who demonstrates excellence in science teaching and is involved in professional activities. | Excellence in High School Science Teaching Award Honors a high school teacher who demonstrates excellence in science teaching and is involved in professional activities. |
Excellence in College Level Science Teaching Award Honors a College level 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 | NICHOLAS ROMANO The purpose of the award is to encourage New York chemistry educators to join the organization and attend the annual conference in Syracuse. The award is open to individuals in the first ten years of their career. The award includes a one year individual STANYS membership, the cost of early bird registration for the full conference and recognition at the chemistry breakfast. |
Section Two: ASSOCIATION AWARDS BESTOWED UPON INDIVIDUALS, SECTIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS - REQUIRES A NOMINATION ONLY |
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. |