2025 Distinguished Service to Children Award Nomination Form

VTAEYC is the state's largest membership organization for early childhood educators and the state affiliate of NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. As a nonprofit organization formed by a grassroots effort nearly 50 years ago and now with 600+ members, VTAEYC offers professional development and workforce development programs. With a small staff, a dedicated board, and a collaborative approach, VTAEYC aims to meet the needs of today's ECE workforce and create a stronger, more equitable early childhood education system for the future.

The Distinguished Service to Children award recognizes an individual who is dedicated to building excellence for children. This recipient has had a sustained impact on the lives of young children and families over at least 10 years of service in Vermont.

You can nominate as many nominees as you'd like, just submit a new form for each nominee. Award nominations will only be accepted from members of VTAEYC+NAEYC. If you are not a member, please visit vtaeyc.org/membership to join.

Your Contact Information

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Nomination Form

Nominee's First and Last Name

Nominee's Email Address

Nominees's Phone Number (If known) (Optional)

Are you a VTAEYC + NAEYC member?

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What is your relationship to the person you are nominating?

Please tell us why you think this person should be considered for the Distinguished Service to Children award.

Please describe what you know about this person's commitment to young children and families.

Is this person retired? (Retirement is not required.)

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Please provide this person's past and present work experience, education, and organizations they are affiliated with.

Please describe this person's leadership over the past 10+ years. Specific examples are preferred.

Please describe how this person has demonstrated their dedication to building excellence for children. Again, specific examples are preferred.

Please describe the sustained impact this person has had on the lives of children and families over the last 10+ years.

Please provide examples of this person's engagement with state and regional partners such as Building Bright Futures, Vermont Early Childhood Networks/peer networks, professional development, family engagement, advocacy, and more.

Please describe this person's professionalism through advocacy, expertise, and high ethical standards.

If your nominee wins the award, may we share your name with them?

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