2025 Outstanding Member 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 Outstanding Member award recognizes one or more VTAEYC members who demonstrate community engagement in alignment with VTAEYC goals and who exemplify the mission and values of VTAEYC. Outstanding members make significant contributions to their community with regard to young children and the issues that affect them.

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

Nominee'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 Outstanding Member award.

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

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

Please describe how this person has demonstrated their commitment to community engagement and/or collaboration with regards to young children and their families and the issues that affect them.

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

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 how this person exemplifies VTAEYC's mission, vision, and values.

Please describe this person's commitment to ongoing professional development, promoting developmentally appropriate practices, inclusion, equity, and as an advocate in the early childhood field.

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

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