AEI History

The First Fifty Years: 1950-2000 by Charter AEi Member Elizabeth Craw


Established as a professional organization in 1950, Art Educators of Iowa soon began recognizing those of its members who stood out as exemplars in the field.
Awards are given each year to selected members of the Iowa arts education community that have shown stellar dedication to the craft of teaching art to children. The immediate Past President acts as the Awards Chair with previous winners as the committeed.
Drawn from the history of AEI, compiled by Liz Craw, and from back copies of the organization newsletter, The Message, we have compiled lists of past winners. Awards have been given in the following categories, where you will also find more information about the current winners:
Iowa Art Educator of the Year Award
Secondary Educator of the Year Award
Middle School/Junior High Educator of the Year Award
Elementary Educator of the Year Award
Distinguished Service Within the Profession Award
If you can supply missing dates or names in these lists, please notify the webmaster.