NDEO 2018 National Awards - Call for Nominations
Deadline to submit a nomination is April 24, 2018
NDEO is presenting four National Awards at the 2018 National Conference in San Diego California in early October. Before submitting a nomination make sure you review the award guidelines and criteria that can be found on our website at National Awards
All National Award recipients are given a complimentary registration to attend
the National Conference to accept their award.
- Outstanding Leadership: This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in creating ideas for programs, curriculums, and/or projects that have had a significant impact on the field of dance education and who has demonstrated leadership on a national level.
- Outstanding Dance Educator (Postsecondary / Higher Ed): This award acknowledges a stellar dance educator who teaches in a college or university. The recipient of this award should inspire and motivate their students and have a significant impact in their school community.
- Outstanding Dance Education Researcher: This award recognizes an individual who has made a unique contribution to the field of dance education through creative and/or scholarly research. The recipient of this award should cultivate the importance of scholarly and creative research throughout the field of dance education.
- Lifetime Achievement: The NDEO Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to a member of the National Dance Education Organization for exemplary leadership, research, scholarship and/or artistry, and philanthropy or service to dance education. The honoree will have contributed to the field of dance education at the national and / or international levels for a period of at least fifteen (15) years. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the most prestigious award the organization confers.
Please note:
- Nominees must be NDEO members in good standing. Nominators do not need to be NDEO members.
- All nominees must have consistent NDEO membership of five years or more prior to nomination.
- All award nominees may self-nominate except for Lifetime Achievement.
Questions can be directed to
membership@ndeo.org.
Melissa Greenblatt
NDEO Managing Director