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CEC Professional Awards

The CEC Professional Awards give us a unique opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues. Through the CEC Professional Awards, we recognize the special educators who have advanced the field and the quality of special education service as well as CEC members whose contributions have moved the Council forward in significant ways. The CEC Professional Awards include the Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Award, J.E. Wallace Wallin Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award, CEC Special Education Research Award, CEC Outstanding Leadership Award, CEC Business Award, and CEC Outstanding Public Service Award.

Meet CEC’s 2008 Award Winners
Please join us in congratulating our 2008 Award Winners. These individuals are to be commended for their exemplary work on behalf of students with exceptionalities and the field of special education.

Follow the links below for more information about the CEC awards and to nominate outstanding special educators for CEC's 2008 Professional Awards.

(Tips for Completing Nomination Forms)

2008 CEC Business Award (pdf format)
2008 CEC Business Award (Word format)

2008 Teacher of the Year (pdf format)
2008 Teacher of the Year (Word format)

2008 Wallin Lifetime Achievement Award (pdf format)
2008 Wallin Lifetime Achievement Award (Word format)

2008 CEC Research Award (pdf format)
2008 CEC Research Award (Word format)

2008 CEC Leadership Award (pdf format)
2008 CEC Leadership Award (Word format)

2008 CEC Public Service Award (pdf format)
2008 Public Service Award (Word format)

Helpful Hints for Preparing a CEC Award Nomination Packet

• Label and tab all required sections of the nomination packet.
• Do not combine any sections of the nomination form. Each section must be fully supplied and separate.
• Make sure information is legible, neat, and correct. Proofread.
• Make sure the information supplied answers questions comprehensively.
• Be sure the signer of each letter of recommendation is identified with a title.
• Be sure all materials are enclosed in one package. Materials such as letters of recommendation that arrive separately from the package will not be accepted.
• If possible, send the nomination packet early so you can be notified if any information is missing.
• You may want to send your nomination packet by certified mail.
• Make sure you have the proper signature on the form.
• All required information must be submitted in hard copy.

Please address any inquiries about the CEC Awards to Lynda Van Kuren at CEC Headquarters. Inquiries regarding the Yes I Can! Awards should be directed to the Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children at yesican@cec.sped.org.