It is that time of year to consider nominating worthy arts educators for a GAEA AWARD. In preparation for nominations, please review the categories and begin reflecting on names to consider. This is great time to celebrate all the hard work and often behind the scenes effort that goes into being an amazing art advocates! Nominations will open on March 25th and the deadline will be April 30th
Awards will be presented at our 2024 Fall Conference. Consider the following categories, you can submit multiple candidates and multiple awards.
Georgia Art Educator of the Year Award
Elementary Level Art Educator of the Year Award
Middle Level Art Educator of the Year Award
Secondary Level Art Educator of the Year Award
Supervision/Administration Level Art Educator of the Year Award
Distinguished Service Inside the Profession Award
Distinguished Service Outside the Profession Award
Retired Art Educator of the Year Award
Croy West Award (Special Needs in Art Education)
National Art Honor Society Award
Museum Education Level Art Educator of the Year Award
*Please note, there is a 10-year window to win a previously won award. In the event you have nominated a candidate who meets that criteria, the awards chair will reach out directly. DUE April 30th Questions: please reach out to: GAEA awards chair and Past-President, Stan Dodson stan.dodson.gaea@gmail.com
GAEA showed out at the 2024 NAEA National Convention in Minneapolis!
Congratulations to the 2024 YAM Educator of the Year! Bobbie Adamczyk
Congratulations to our YAM Team Tiffany Weser, Gail Peake, Maysha Pate, and Amanda Durant on their achievement for Youth Art Month! They have won a 2024 Award of Merit from NAEA for their excellent work for our organization! Thank you and congratulations Tiffany, Gail, Maysha, and Amanda!