Nominations are needed soon for the following awards and offices--
Regional Outstanding Educator: Each region may choose to identify an outstanding science educator. The individual must be a KATS member, in its region for recognition KATS Kamp. Nominations are due to one of the members of your Regional representatives by February 1, 2019. The Regional Representatives will provide the name of the selected individual to a Nomination and Awards Committee by February 8, 2019. The winner will be contacted for biographical information to be used in publicity related to the award. A nomination consists of contact Information of the nominee, a written narrative describing the outstanding contributions/events that indicated the nominee is deserving of the recognition, and any other information that you feel is important in consideration for the award.
Distinguished KATS Member Award: This award is designed to recognize KATS members who have made significant contributions to KATS and science education. The award is presented to one individual each year at KATS Kamp. Nominations are due February 1, 2019 to Carol Bonham. A Nomination and Awards Committee will select the awardee. A nomination consists of contact Information of the nominee, a written narrative describing the outstanding contributions/events that indicated the nominee is deserving of the recognition a written narrative describing the outstanding contributions/events of the nominees to the KATS organization any other information that you feel is important in consideration for the award.
KATS Outstanding Contributions to Science Education in Kansas: At the August 25, 2012 Board Meeting, KATS established an award to recognize outstanding contributions to science education by an organization or individual(s) Selection of the award winner is done by the Nomination and Awards Committee from nominations from by KATS members. The award is not an annual award; zero or more awards can be made in any year depending on the quality of qualified nominations. The award winner will be recognized at the KATS Meeting, formal presentation of the award will be at a venue identified by the award winner. Nominations are due February 1, 2019 to Carol Bonham. A nomination consists of: contact Information of the nominee, a written narrative describing the outstanding contributions/events that indicated the nominee is deserving of the recognition any other information that you feel is important in consideration for the award.
As past president, I will be also be taking nominations for any openings on the board including the following:
Region I Elementary
Region II Secondary
Region III College
Region IV College
Region V Elementary
Region VI Secondary
Please send an email to me carolb@prattcc.edu if you have any nominees or any questions. Thank you for your assistance!
Carol Bonham Past President KATS
kansas association of teachers of science