FLAG AWARDS
Guidelines, Instructions, Procedures, etc.

ALL documentation due by November 15 (email time stamp)!

FLAG members are encouraged to nominate worthy candidates. The President-Elect coordinates the entire awards process, so contact that person if you have any questions after reading the information below. To make a nomination (and/or complete an application), follow these steps.

  • Approach a qualified candidate and ask if you can nominate her/him. Direct the potential nominee to the FLAG website (here) for information on the process and requirements.
    • Self-nominations are acceptable.
    • FLAG Board members may nominate and be nominated.
    • Awards may be given to the same person more than once. Time limit between awards: five years.
    • Nominees/Applicants review and follow the appropriate instructions.
  • A complete application dossier consists of and must include all items listed on the respective awards info page. All documents together comprise the nomination information for any of the awards.
    • Submitting an application implies permission for FLAG to use the included image and other photos taken at the luncheon in its publications.
    • Retain a copy of anything you submit for your records.
    • Application dossiers become the property of FLAG.
  • Application materials must be submitted electronically. Only documents in electronic format will be accepted; please do not mail paper.
    • Nominators, nominees, candidates, applicants, and letter writers/authors are asked to (complete and) submit all their documents online/via email to the respective Awards Coordinator (=President-Elect; follow link for contact info).
    • Reference letters can be in plain text email format or an attachment (e.g. an electronic [scanned] letterhead letter/stationery; this is perfectly acceptable). Please use PDF or DOC format for attachments.
    • Authors of letters will be contacted (by email or phone) to confirm authorship and authenticity.
    • Candidates will receive email confirmation of arrival/receipt of their documents. (Contact the Awards Coordinator if you do not hear anything within a reasonable period of time.)
    • Materials will be forwarded/circulated to the Awards Committee electronically/via email.
  • The Awards Committee consists of the President-Elect and the FLAG Board. In case of conflicts other members may be asked to serve.
  • FLAG reserves the right NOT to award an honor if warranted.
  • Awards will be presented at the annual conference. Winners are requested to attend the luncheon where they will receive the actual award.

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Help your FLAG Board give recognition to a great teacher, an effective leader, a supportive administrator, or colleagues involved in partnerships by making a nomination.

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