Just a few weeks remain to submit an ATPE award nomination. If you want to recognize a fellow member or ATPE local unit for their efforts this year, tell us about them today!

Here’s what you need to know about each award:

Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year Awards are presented to educators who change lives and inspire the best in their students and peers.  

• The awards are divided into five categories: Administrator, Associate, Elementary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, and Special Services Educator.
• Each winner will receive $5,000.
• Self-nominations are not allowed.

Floyd Trimble Local Unit of the Year Awards honor exceptional ATPE local units. 

• The awards are presented in five categories: 1–200 members, 201–500 members, 501–1,000 members, 1,001+ members, and university local units.
• Each winning local unit will receive $1,000.
• Self-nominations are allowed.

Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding ATPE volunteer leaders.

• The awards are divided into four categories: 1–200 members, 201–500 members, 501–1,000 members, and 1,001+ members.
• Each winner will receive $1,000.
• Self-nominations are allowed.

Award winners will be recognized at the 2022 ATPE Summit.

Nominations must be received by Dec. 1, and nominees must submit completed applications by Feb. 1, 2022. Visit https://atpe.org/Submit-Your-ATPE-Award-Nominations for full details, nomination forms, and applications.