Nebraska AEYC Emerging Leader Award
The Nebraska AEYC Emerging Leader Award will recognize and reward new, emerging leaders in the field of Early Childhood Education in Nebraska. Through the Nebraska AEYC Emerging Leader Award we will showcase individual excellence as demonstrated by initiative, the impact of work on the care and education of young children, and/or providing inspiration to others. We will evaluate how the nominee’s leadership positively affected children, families, programs, and the early childhood education community. We seek to reinforce the dedication of recipients and provide an incentive for others to follow their lead. The award will be presented at the discretion of the Nebraska AEYC Board of Directors, not more frequently than annually. Recipients will receive a $500 award!
This award recognizes emerging leaders. Therefore, nominees will be working professionals and/or students who:
Some ways early childhood education leadership may be demonstrated through practice include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Individuals from all sectors – government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, Head Start, or the private sector – are eligible for this award.
The nomination submission will include:
This award recognizes emerging leaders. Therefore, nominees will be working professionals and/or students who:
- Have been practicing in the field five years or less in Nebraska
- Demonstrate leadership abilities by doing exceptional work to strengthen the field of Early Childhood Education
- Are members of Nebraska AEYC
Some ways early childhood education leadership may be demonstrated through practice include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- enhancing his/her own professional growth beyond required standards
- practicing advocacy on behalf of children, staff and parents
- working with community resources to enhance awareness of the importance of ECE
- finding new and effective ways of communicating with public schools
- developing and/or sharing new ideas for practice in ECE settings
- promoting growth and networking in local Nebraska AEYC chapters
Individuals from all sectors – government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, Head Start, or the private sector – are eligible for this award.
The nomination submission will include:
- A short biography about the nominee
- A resume indicating work history with emphasis on Early Childhood Education experiences
- A one-page statement of the nominee’s leadership impact. How did this nominee positively affect children, families, programs, the community or related Early Childhood Education areas
- Completed nomination form, including contact information for both the nominee and the nominator
Nominations for the Nebraska AEYC Emerging Leader Award are accepted year-round. Follow the link below to download the nomination instructions and form.
