Outstanding Administrator/Coordinator/Director Nomination Form – Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education

Outstanding Administrator/Coordinator/Director 2026

This award honors a current IAACE member with at least one full year of experience serving as an administrator, coordinator, or director in adult education. The nominee leads a state-recognized Program of Excellence and exemplifies outstanding leadership in all aspects of program administration. They are an instructional leader with strong ethics, a dynamic presence, and an unwavering commitment to both adult learners and staff. Known for their ability to assess and elevate diverse individuals, programs, and processes, this administrator is an excellent communicator, reflective practitioner, and lifelong learner. Resourceful and collaborative, they lead by example—"walking the walk and talking the talk"—to inspire excellence at every level of their organization.

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Criteria for Award*

A current member of IAACE must submit the nomination.

The nominee must be a member of IAACE and currently working in adult education.

The nominee must have at least one full year experience as an administrator.

Nominee Name*

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Nominee Phone*

Nominee Email

Nominee Program Name*

When making your nomination, please provide statements describing how the nominee meets the following award criteria. Where possible, provide examples to support the statements. (3000 characters max per question. Each question will be scored on a scale of 1 to 5 )

1. How long has the nominee been an IAACE member? Does the nominee serve on any IAACE, state, or local committees? If so, which ones?

2. Please describe the Nominees program and job responsibilities. Feel free to add job description, job responsibilities, support staff, program certifications, and populations served:

3. What does this administrator do that goes “above and beyond” the expected responsibilities of the job?

4. Is the Nominee's program a program of excellence.*

Yes, The program is on track

Not at this time

I don't know

5. If not, what steps is the program taking or planning to take to work toward becoming a Program of Excellence?

6. Please provide a statement of endorsement explaining why you believe this nominee deserves to receive this award. Include specific examples of their contributions, achievements, impact, and dedication. You may also share personal information that helps illustrate their character, such as hobbies, volunteer service, community involvement, or charitable activities.

You may include volunteer, or charitable work.

Nominator Details are required

Nominator Name*

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Nominator Organization*

Nominator Phone*

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Nominator Email*

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