February 2017
Dear Educator and/or Education Advocate,
The Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber is very excited to announce that the E3Awards Committee has added the Teacher of the Year award in our efforts to celebrate the best educators in Washtenaw County. The E3Awards are designed to recognize Exemplary Educational Endeavors in local area public schools.
LaFontaine Automotive is sponsoring this new award initiative, and we are pleased to announce the generous prizes. The first place winner will receive a 2-Year Lease or a $5,000 cash award; the second place winner will receive a $1,000 cash award that must be used for educational purposes within the classroom or project supplies, and the third place winner a $500 cash awardthat must be used for educational purposes within the classroom or project supplies.
The 2017 E3 Award for Teacher of the Yearin Washtenaw County will meet the following criteria:
Is an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled educator in a Washtenaw County school, pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and alternative education;
Plans to continue in an active teaching status;
Spends a minimum of 50% of her/his time teaching students;
Inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn;
Has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues;
Serves an active role in the community, as well as in the school district;
Must be in good standing with her/his district; and
Has completed a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
The A2Y Chamber will also continue to offer the E3Program Awardwhich will be presented to an activity or program that occurred between May 2016 – April 2017 and addresses the followingcriteria:
Provides enhanced educational opportunities and experiences for students both inside and outside the classroom;
Increases parental and/or community involvement in the educational process;
Prepares students to develop lifelong learning skills;
Develops innovative initiatives, such as business partnerships or career pathways; and
Continues to improve the quality of area public school districts.
The recipients of theE3ProgramAward will receive a trophy and a cash prize generously donated by Janowiak Funeral Home and the A2Y Chamber’s Education Foundation.
Nominations for the E3Program Awards are now being accepted for eligible programs in Ypsilanti, Lincoln, and Ann Arbor area public schools. Other Washtenaw County school districts may also nominate their programs for recognition under the Out-County category.
Multiple nominations from the same school or district are encouraged. THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS IS 4:30 PM, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017.Thenomination forms are attached for both the E3 Program Awards and the E3 Award for Teacher of the Year. The preferred method of submission of nominations is by email (a pdf version may be sent to ).For additional information or questions regarding this program, please contact Barbara Davenport at (734) 214.0104.
The awards will be presented at the A2Y Chamber’s Early Edition Breakfast on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building.
We appreciate your assistance in recognizing and celebrating our community’s outstanding teachers, educational programs, and future workforce!
Sincerely,
Diane Keller, President/CEO
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber
2010 Hogback Rd., Suite 4
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Thank You to our Premiere Community Leaders
Ann Arbor Public Schools, City of Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, IHA, Kroger, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing NA, University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Government