Nominate someone outstanding! 

Click HERE to fill out the packet Online.

Awards submissions are due by March 1st, 2025

The CAEA Awards Program…

Honoring those who create a lasting impression on the future through visual arts education.

CAEA Awards Program questions can be directed to CAEA Awards Chair DJ Osmack at djcaea@gmail.com

Awards Program Objectives:

• To recognize excellence in the many outstanding individuals, state associations, and programs of CAEA.To focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators.
  
• To increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education.
  
• To set standards for quality art education and show how they can be achieved.
  
• To provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for CAEA members.
  

Award Categories

• Colorado Art Educator of the Year
  
• Division Art Educator Awards: Emerging (taught less than 5 years), Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Private/Charter/Independent, Museum, Higher Education, Supervision/Administration, Retired
• Marion Quin Dix Leadership Award Distinguished Service Within the Profession Award 
  
• Distinguished Service Outside the Profession Award 
  
• Distinguished Leadership Award
  
• Elliot Eisner Doctoral Research Award in Art Education 
• Click HERE for a complete list

Who May Nominate?

Individual CAEA Members, State Associations and Special Issues Groups may make nominations.

Who is Eligible?

CAEA members who meet the established criteria are eligible to be nominated for awards. However, membership is not required for the Eisner Lifetime Achievement, Distinguished Service Outside the Profession and Distinguished Leadership Awards. 

What should I submit?

Click HERE to fill out the submission form online. After you fill out the initial form, another form will be emailed to your nominee. 

Who should write nomination and support letters?

Letters of nomination must be written by the CAEA member who has filled out the official nomination form. Letters supporting the nomination can be written by CAEA members and non-members alike.

How can I submit a nomination?

We only accept Google Form submissions for award nominations. 

What is the deadline for Awards submission?

March 1st, 2025

How are Awards recipients selected?

CAEA verifies that all nominees are eligible and that nomination submissions are complete. Nominations are then blind judged (all identifying information removed form packet) according to rubrics that have been created specific to each award category. All nominees and nominators are then notified of the results. Official results are posted on the CAEA website toward the end of each summer, along with notification of the Fall Conference details. 

Please Note: If no nominees meet the criteria for a specific award, a recipient will not be selected. In addition, the selection committee reserves the right to deny an award in any category.

When are the Awards presented?

Awards are presented at the CAEA Fall Conference at an awards brunch honoring all award recipients.

Who should I contact for further information?

CAEA Awards Program questions can be directed to CAEA Awards Chair DJ Osmack at djcaea@gmail.com