Outstanding New Adult Educator Nomination Form – Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education

Outstanding New Adult Educator 2026

This award honors a current IAACE member with two to four years of experience in adult education who consistently exceeds program expectations and demonstrates exceptional promise in the field. The nominee goes above and beyond to support adult learners, earning the respect of both students and colleagues. They foster a strong sense of community in the classroom, set high expectations, and model a genuine love of learning. This educator stands out for their enthusiasm, flexibility, professionalism, and collaborative spirit—making a meaningful impact early in their career.

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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 and no more than four years’ experience as an adult educator.

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When making your nomination, please provide detailed compelling 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. Nominee’s job description; include job responsibilities, classes taught, and populations served:

3. What outstanding teaching strategies or innovations do you find are practiced in this educator’s class?

4. In what ways has this educator gone above and beyond their expected responsibilities to enrich the local program, and how have their enthusiasm, flexibility, professionalism, and collaborative spirit made a meaningful impact—particularly as an emerging leader early in their career?

5. Does the Nominee meet the statewide performance standards on Table 4?

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.

Nominator Details are required

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