Wisconsin Indian Education Association Annual Awards
Do you know a college student who is excelling in Indian education? Do you know someone who is an elder, teacher or friend of Indian education who is doing great things within their family, school, tribe or community? Do you know of a Tribal Language Program that is making an impact in the community? Are they deserving of special recognition for their efforts? Nominate them today for one of WIEA’s annual awards!
Here are the categories:
Outstanding American Indian College Student of the Year
Outstanding Indian Elder of the Year
Outstanding Indian Educator of the Year
Ronald N. Satz – Friend of Indian Education
Outstanding Tribal Language Program of the Year
Here are the categories:
Outstanding American Indian College Student of the Year
Outstanding Indian Elder of the Year
Outstanding Indian Educator of the Year
Ronald N. Satz – Friend of Indian Education
Outstanding Tribal Language Program of the Year
OUTSTANDING AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
One award will be given for each of the following categories:
Two Year Vocational/Technical Student
Bachelor Degree-Undergraduate Student
Graduate Degree-Graduate/Post Graduate Student
Criteria:
Explain how the nominee demonstrates exceptional promise in the following areas:
Respect for self, others and the environment
Personal growth and character
Academics: grade level/developmentally appropriate
Sound judgment
Creativity
Appreciation for work done well by others
Cultural knowledge; practice of traditional ways; tribally enrolled
Extracurricular activities to include gifted and talented programs
Involvement in community activities
OUTSTANDING INDIAN ELDER OF THE YEAR
A Tribal Elder whose leadership, vision, creativity and commitment have contributed substantially to Tribal Education. Nominee must be at least 55 years old.
Criteria:
Explain how the nominee demonstrated the following:
Promotes Native American language and culture
Improves the overall quality of education in the community
Significantly impacts a school and/or local community
Assists in implementing multi-ethnic teaching materials
Is a positive role model for Indian youth and parents
Demonstrates involvement with young people
INDIAN EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
An enrolled tribal member who, by leadership, vision, creativity and commitment, has contributed to the quality and opportunities in education for American Indian people in Wisconsin.
Criteria:
Explain how the nominee demonstrates the following:
Establishes innovative educational programs which enhance Indian student education
Works within the community to create awareness of Indian education
Significantly impacts the school and local community
Lobbies for legislation to improve Indian student service delivery
Promotes educational equity for students
Coordinates training for counselors and teachers
Establishes American Indian programs and/or instructional materials
RONALD N. SATZ – FRIEND OF INDIAN EDUCATION
A non-Indian person who by leadership, vision and creativity is committed to working with Tribal members for quality formal education and Native American culture and history education.
Criteria:
Explain how the nominee demonstrates the following:
Develops, publishes or implements accurate historical and cultural curriculum materials
Establishes innovative educational programs that enhance Indian education
Designs programs utilizing multi-ethnic teaching materials sensitive to American Indian culture and heritage
Active in the development of model programs that deal with sensitizing the public about Tribal issues and concerns in Wisconsin Involvement in community activities
OUTSTANDING TRIBAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
A tribal language program through its vision and creativity is committed to working towards the restoration and revitalization of their traditional languages.
Criteria:
Explain how the nominee demonstrates the following:
Establishes innovative educational programs that enhance Indian student and community education
Works within the community to create awareness of Indian education through language
Significantly impacts the school and local community
Promotes educational equity for students
Coordinates training for counselors and teachers
Establishes American Indian programs and/or instructional materials
RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN INDIAN K-12 STUDENTS
All students nominated will be recognized for each of the following categories:
Outstanding Student of the year (PreK-3rd)
Outstanding Student of the year (4th - 7th)
Outstanding Student of the year (8th - 10th)
Outstanding Student of the year (11th - 12th)
Criteria:
Explain how the nominee demonstrates exceptional promise in the following areas:
Respect for self, others and the environment
Personal growth and character
Academics: grade level/developmentally appropriate
Sound judgment
Creativity
Appreciation for work done well by others
Cultural knowledge; practice of traditional ways; tribally enrolled
Extracurricular activities to include gifted and talented programs
Involvement in community activities
Students will be recognized on the WIEA websites as well as in annual conference media. Attendance at the Annual Conference Banquet is not required.