Nomination Form

Guiding Educator Award Nomination Form
The Guiding Educator Award honors educators who inspire, lead, and create lasting impact in their schools and communities. Please complete this form to nominate an outstanding educator. Your responses will help the selection committee learn more about your nominee’s contributions. Nominees will be notified once nominated. The top 3 selected nominees will receive a free pass to the 2026 TIE Conference and be interviewed for their contributions. The Guiding Educator award will be presented at the 2026 TIE Conference in Sioux Falls.

Before you begin: Review the Guiding Educator Award Criteria & Rubric. Nominations will be evaluated using these standards, and responses should reflect how the nominee demonstrates excellence in each area.

About You (Nominator)
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Award Criteria Questions
Reference the Guiding Educator Award Criteria & Rubric.
How does this educator guide and inspire students, colleagues, or their school community? Please provide specific examples.*
In what ways has the nominee introduced innovative ideas, strategies, or practices that positively impact learning?*
How does the nominee model lifelong learning and professional growth?*
How does this educator contribute to building connections between families or the wider community?*
Is there anything else you would like to share that highlights how this educator has made a meaningful difference in the lives of their students and why this educator should be recognized as a Guiding Educator?*
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Guiding Educator Award Nomination Form