Recognize an Outstanding Leader/Educator in Alternative Education
Do you know an administrator or teacher who deserves to be recognized for their work in the alternative setting?
The 2025 NAEA Excellence in Alternative Education Award will recognize the exemplary service of an administrator or teacher dedicated to youth in alternative/non-traditional education.
This individual represents the NAEA's mission of engaging and empowering the lives of youth in alternative education and represents the core values of the NAEA.
The recipient of this award is an advocate for students in alternative/non-traditional schools. This leader believes that students in alternative settings have the same aptitudes and abilities as students in traditional settings. They believe in equity-focused education where all students have access to the same resources and educational rigor and support diversity in gender, age, sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Eligibility to receive award:
*Be a leader/educator dedicated to exemplary service of youth in alternative education
*Have at least 2 years of experience leading in an alternative education
*Be a current member of NAEA
The 2025 NAEA Excellence in Alternative Education Award will recognize the exemplary service of an administrator or teacher dedicated to youth in alternative/non-traditional education.
This individual represents the NAEA's mission of engaging and empowering the lives of youth in alternative education and represents the core values of the NAEA.
The recipient of this award is an advocate for students in alternative/non-traditional schools. This leader believes that students in alternative settings have the same aptitudes and abilities as students in traditional settings. They believe in equity-focused education where all students have access to the same resources and educational rigor and support diversity in gender, age, sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Eligibility to receive award:
*Be a leader/educator dedicated to exemplary service of youth in alternative education
*Have at least 2 years of experience leading in an alternative education
*Be a current member of NAEA
Recognize an Outstanding Alumni in Alternative Education
Do you know an outstanding alum who has demonstrated remarkable personal and professional growth after graduating from an alternative education institution?
The NAEA Alumni Excellence Award honors a graduate who embodies resilience, achievement, and a commitment to lifelong success.
This award recognizes an alum who:
*Has demonstrated significant personal and professional growth since graduating.
*Serves as a role model for current students and the community.
*Champions the values of perseverance, innovation, and success in their chosen path.
*Represents the impact and importance of alternative education in fostering future leaders.
Eligibility:
*Must be a graduate of an alternative educational institution.
If you know an alum who has shown outstanding growth and achievement, nominate them today!
Deadline for all nominations is June 13, 2025.
The NAEA Alumni Excellence Award honors a graduate who embodies resilience, achievement, and a commitment to lifelong success.
This award recognizes an alum who:
*Has demonstrated significant personal and professional growth since graduating.
*Serves as a role model for current students and the community.
*Champions the values of perseverance, innovation, and success in their chosen path.
*Represents the impact and importance of alternative education in fostering future leaders.
Eligibility:
*Must be a graduate of an alternative educational institution.
If you know an alum who has shown outstanding growth and achievement, nominate them today!
Deadline for all nominations is June 13, 2025.