NOMINATION FORM FORAALL ANNUAL AWARDS
AALL is proud to offer the opportunity for adult educators and administrators in Arizona to be recognized for their achievements and their dedication to lifelong learning. Please take a moment to nominate one or more individuals who deserve recognition in one of the following award areas. Award recipients will be recognized for their achievements during the AALL Awards Conference Luncheonat Rio Salado College on November 4th, 2016.
Use one form for each nomination being submitted. Nomination Deadline: Friday, October 14th, 2016. Please submit nomination at
Check the appropriate category for this nomination.
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____ Award of Excellence- Gary P. Tang
____ Lifelong Learning Advocate Award in Honor of Francis E. Blake
____Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Gary A. Eyre
____Educator of the Year Award
____AALL Rookie of the Year Award
____AALL Support Staff of the Year Award
____AALL Volunteer of the Year Award
____AALL Student of the Year Award
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Name of Nominee ______
Program Affiliation ______
Street Address ______
City and Zip ______
Work Phone ______Cell Phone ______
Email: ______
Please accompany this form with a description of the contributions your nominee has made in the area of lifelong learning. Additional space is included below (maximum 2 pages). Please include a photo of the nominee for use at the award ceremony.
Nominated by:______
Nomination Due Date: Friday,October 14th, 2016
Nominations can be submitted at
Nomination Response Page: In 2 pages or less, describe the qualities of the person you have nominated. Please provide examples that relate to the specific award that you have selected to show that the nomination meets the criteria of that award. Thank you for your nomination.
AALL Annual Award Criteria
Award of Excellence in Honor of Gary P. Tang: This award honors an individual or group who has assisted a program or the Adult Education Division of the Arizona Department of Education in areas such as administration, ideology, instruction, legislation, public leadership, innovative services or initiating cooperative interagency activity. The nominee has contributed toward fostering the concept of education as a process continuing throughout life.
Lifelong Learning Advocate Award in Honor of Francis E. Blake: This award honors an AALL member who has given a minimum of 5 years contribution to the field of Adult Education and has positively impacted or added value to the concept of learning as a lifelong process. The nominee has served the field and colleagues in diverse ways and has demonstrated professional excellence in this arena.
Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Gary A. Eyre: This award honors an individual who has served to foster the concept of lifelong learning for a minimum of 10 years and who has made far-reaching contributions to the field of lifelong learning at a local, state, national or international level. The individual’s accomplishments have had or will have an impact on the future of the field of lifelong learning. This individual is held in high regard by his/her peers.
AALL Educator of the Year Award: This award honors an AALL member who has four or more years of active service in the field of Adult Education, as either a full time or part time instructor. The nominee has displayed leadership, demonstrated professional excellence, and has contributed to the field of lifelong learning.
AALL Rookie of the Year Award: This award honors an AALL member who has one to three years of active service in the field of Adult Education. The nominee has displayed leadership, demonstrated professional excellence, and has contributed to the field of lifelong learning.
AALL Support Staff of the Year Award: This award honors an employee who serves in any of the following capacities: clerical, classroom/lab aide, HSE examiner, administrative assistant, support technician, student services. The nominee has contributed significantly to improving services for students. The nominee can be a full time or part time employee and does not have to be a member of AALL.
AALL Volunteer of the Year Award: This award honors a volunteer who has contributed his/her time to serving a program in any of the following capacities: clerical, classroom/lab aide, advisory board, leader or educator. The nominee does not have to be a member of AALL.
Student of the Year Award: This award honors an ABE, HSE, ELAA, or citizenship student. The nominee has been an active student during the current calendar year, and has demonstrated leadership and has contributed to the field of lifelong learning.
Nominations can be submitted at
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