Award Program Snapshot

What is It?:
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.  AEI & NAEA  give awards every year to honor the best art teachers in the state of Iowa and at the regional and national level. 

Who may nominate?:  
AEI members can nominate other outstanding teachers and art partners. 
Not a member but, would like to nominate, ask me how! 

Who is eligible?: 
Awardees must be members of AEI/NAEA at the time of accepting their award.  (Exception: Distinguished Service Outside the Profession)
The following are ineligible for nomination: 
 NAEA Leadership, AEI Council or Board members  (elected or appointed) and AEI/NAEA Award Committee members.  
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How to Nominate a great teacher!  
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Electronic Submission
1. Complete an AEI/NAEA Award Nomination form.
2. Send an official letter of Nomination to 
​pastpresident@artedia.org 

Mail in Submission
1. Download the form and complete.
2.  Write a letter of recommendation.
3.  Send all documents to: 
  • Molly Ray
  • 3650 Half Moon Ave. SW
  • Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Important dates:
Nominations are due annually by May 1st
Need more information? Read the information provided by NAEA in the Awards Program Booklet or contact pastpresident@artedia.org 
2018aeinominationform.pdf
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2018_naea_awards_program_booklet.pdf
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2020 AEI Award REcipients 

Awards ​Coordinator: 
​​AEI Past President Molly Ray
Any questions:  Please contact AEI Awards Chair
Keep reading  the area below for more detailed information and to see past AEI Award winners.  
​For questions or to contact the committee pastpresident@artedia.org
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:
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Art Educator of the Year
Elementary Art Educator
Middle Level Art Educator
Secondary Art Educator
Higher Education Art Educator
Preservice Art Educator
Rising Star in the Profession 
Supervision/Administration/Museum Art Educator
Distinguished Service Within the Profession
Distinguished Service Outside the Profession


If you can supply missing dates or names in these lists, please notify the webmaster.