Awards
You do exceptional things in the classroom every single day. Â¥·ïÌìÌà is here to recognize them.
Â¥·ïÌìÌà Affiliate Awards
- Excellence Award
- Student Affiliate Excellence Award
- Affiliate Journal Awards
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà Award
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà Fund Teachers for the Dream
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà ¥·ïÌìÌà Intellectual Freedom Award
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà Affiliate Intellectual Freedom Award
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà High School Teacher of Excellence Award
- Affiliate Creative Pathways Award
- Affiliate Excellence in Programming Award
- Affiliate Excellence in Integrated Media Award
- Excellence Award
- Student Affiliate Excellence Award
- Affiliate Journal Awards
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà Award
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà Fund Teachers for the Dream
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà ¥·ïÌìÌà Intellectual Freedom Award
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà Affiliate Intellectual Freedom Award
- Â¥·ïÌìÌà High School Teacher of Excellence Award
- Affiliate Creative Pathways Award
- Affiliate Excellence in Programming Award
- Affiliate Excellence in Integrated Media Award
Â¥·ïÌìÌà Affiliate Excellence in Integrated Media Award
Award Details
Purpose
To recognize Â¥·ïÌìÌà state affiliates that demonstrate exceptional skill in using a multiplatform approach—including, but not limited to, social media, blogs, newsletters, and websites—to engage members, amplify Â¥·ïÌìÌÃ’s mission, and provide high-quality professional resources.
Who Can Participate
Any affiliate of Â¥·ïÌìÌà that uses a multiplatform engagement approach—including, but not limited to, social media, blogs, newsletters, and websites.
Frequency/Number of AwardsÌý
Outstanding affiliates will be selected and recognized with the Affiliate Excellence in Integrated Media Award at the Affiliate Breakfast at each year’s .Ìý
Award Specifics
Certificates will be presented to each winning affiliate.
Award Criteria and DeadlineÌý
Affiliates nominate themselves for this award by submitting an Affiliate Excellence in Integrated Media Award submission form no later than July 15 (for the 2026 awards) in the year of the award. An Â¥·ïÌìÌà Committee on Affiliates (COA) representative will chair the judging.
Submissions will be judged on the following criteria (published in 2026):
- Clearly states the affiliate’s vision and mission and identifies affiliation with Â¥·ïÌìÌÃ.
- Aligns media platforms with the affiliate’s strategic goals and Â¥·ïÌìÌÃ’s mission.
- Communicates programming, initiatives, professional opportunities, and resources that support members.
- Publishes well-written, well-organized, relevant, and timely content appropriate to members’ professional needs.
- Appeals to diverse audiences across grade levels, teaching contexts, and experience levels.
- Properly cites authors, affiliations, sources, images, and statistics when applicable.
- Demonstrates consistent typography, professional layout standards, and purposeful use of graphics.
- Maintains cohesive branding (logo, color palette, visual identity) and consistent voice across platforms.
- Ensures accessibility across browsers and mobile devices with easy navigation and functional links.
- Publishes up-to-date content with consistent frequency and meaningful engagement strategies that foster professional community and dialogue.
Scoring Rubric (published in 2026)
Submission and Deadline
The completed Affiliate Excellence in Integrated Media Award submission form is due no later than July 15 (for the 2026 awards) in the year of the award. The winning affiliate(s) will be notified in late summer so that they may have a representative present to receive the award at the Â¥·ïÌìÌà Annual Convention Affiliate Breakfast. This representative is expected to purchase a Breakfast ticket with Convention registration.
Administration
The Committee on Affiliates will administer the award. The Committee will appoint a member to handle the judging, the award specifics, and notification to applicants. The Â¥·ïÌìÌà Affiliate Office will handle the initial publicity and notification about the program to affiliates.
Judging
Each submission will be independently evaluated.