“Important Award Information”
Nomination Criteria
Anyone may submit a nomination, including self-nominations. Nominees do not have to be TAEA members at the time of nomination; however, membership is required to be considered for the award. Nominees will have the opportunity to join or renew before the awards committee reviews submissions.
Award Categories
Tennessee Art Educator of the Year
West Region Art Educator of the Year
Middle Region Art Educator of the Year
East Region Art Educator of the Year
Elementary Art Educator of the Year
Middle Level Art Educator of the Year
Secondary Art Educator of the Year
Higher Education Art Educator of the Year
Supervision Art Educator of the Year
Administration Art Educator of the Year
Museum Art Educator of the Year
Special Needs Art Educator of the Year
First Year Educator of the Year
Tennessee Emeritus Art Educator of the Year (Retired Art Educators)
National Art Honor Society Sponsor of the Year
Student Chapter Sponsor of the Year
Higher Education Student Achievement Award
Distinguished Service within the Profession
Rising Stars Secondary Recognition Program
Friend of TAEA (only award available to non-members).