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Outstanding Leadership in Science Education Award (OLISE)
Sponsor: Prentice Hall Publishing Company
Award:
Since 1979, Prentice Hall Publishing Company, in cooperation with the National Science Education Leadership Association, has presented the prestigious Outstanding Leadership in Science Education Award to an outstanding member who leads the school, school district, region, state, or area as science supervisor.
NSELA accepts peer nominations of a member from any school to honor with this award, acknowledging the outstanding contributions made to improve science education, teaching and/or curriculum.
A Prentice Hall dignitary presents the recipient with a plaque and a $1,000 check during the reception held in the winner's honor on Wednesday evening following the NSELA Mini-Conference held at the National Convention of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
Eligibility:
Any member is invited to nominate a worthy colleague. Both nominator and nominee must be NSELA members in good standing.
Deadline:
The online nomination form and support letters are due by December 1 Questions should be sent to Dr. Thomasena Woods thwoods100@cox.net
Award Selection:
A ten member Awards Committee judges each application. The Awards Committee represents all regions of the nation and many are past recipients of this award. The chairperson of the committee will notify the awardee and all nominees.
Recognition:
The Outstanding Leader in Science Education will be recognized in the following manner:
a. Presented with a Prentice Hall plaque and a $1,000 check at the Wednesday evening reception at the NSTA Convention.
b. Acknowledged and introduced during the Scott Foresman NSELA Breakfast/Annual Meeting on Thursday morning at the NSTA Convention.
c. Acknowledged and introduced during the AETS/NSELA Luncheon, Friday at noon at the NSTA Convention. A ticket for the Friday luncheon will be furnished by NSELA.
d. One year free membership to NSELA
e. An article detailing the awardee's contributions will be included in The Navigator, the NSELA newsletter, that is published quarterly.
Past Outstanding Leadership in Science Education Award Winners
2008 Nancy Kellogg, CO
2007 Marjorie King, LA
2006 Jack Rhoton, TN
2005 Kenn Heydrick, TX
2004 Jean May-Brett, LA
2003 Kenneth Roy, CT
2002 Pam T. Henson, AL
2001 Gerard Putz, MI
2000 Pat Bowers, NC
1999 Kathleen Sparrow, OH
1998 LaMoine L. Motz, MI
1997 Tom Fangman, NJ
1996 Susan Cory, TX
1995 Thomasena Woods, VA
1994 Larry Small, IL
1993 Susan Sprague, AZ
1992 Dallas Maddron, FL
1991 Merik Aaron, NY
1990 Ron Converse, TX
1989 Jeane Dughi, VA
1988 Garland Johnson, CA
1987 Gerry Madrazo, NC
1986 Charles Beehler, PA
1985 Gabrielle Edward, NY
1984 Joseph G. Krajkovich, NJ
1983 Leory Lee, WI
1982 Jerry Resnick, NY
1981 Charles Hardy, WA
1980 Francis X. Finigan, MA
1979 Harold Pratt, CO
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