Nominations for 2024 are no longer being accepted.
We encourage, support, and celebrate the nomination of Black, Latin-/o/a/@/e/x, Asian American, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander educators, as well as LGBTQIA+ educators, veterans, people living with disabilities, and other educators with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be a licensed educator currently employed in a Utah public school.
- Those nominating must use the official online nomination form or complete and mail a printable nomination form.
- When submitting a paper nomination, please use no more than one additional page stapled to the nomination form.
- When submitting online, please use 1,000 words or less.
If you have questions, please contact Meg Tanner at the UEA office.
Selection
A selection committee, which includes previous winners, assesses nominations to identify the ten award recipients. The winners in each area will be notified by Local Presidents and Regional Directors.