ACTE - National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (NATFCS)

National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences

Division Awards	Leadership Applications
CHAMPION FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES To recognize a person (nonmember), business, company, government (local, state, federal) or community-based agency or a representative there of (outside the FCS profession), who has exemplified extraordinary support and concern for Family and Consumer Sciences and NATFCS. *A maximum of two awards will be presented annually.*	SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Applicant must be a full-time student who is majoring in a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education certification program. The applicant must have completed the freshman year of college. The amount of the scholarship will be $1,200 for one academic year.
AWARD OF MERIT To recognize a member* (must have been a member of ACTE and NATFCS for a minimum of 10 years) who has made significant contribution to Family and Consumer Sciences, and/or ACTE, and/or NATFCS who is considered to be an outstanding leader in the field. The winner will be awarded a life-time membership to NATFCS. *A maximum of two awards will be presented annually*	NOMINATION FORM PRESIDENT-ELECT
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD To recognize a member* (must have been a member of ACTE and NATFCS for a minimum of 10 years) for outstanding service to NATFCS and professional contributions above and beyond the traditional expectation of duties assumed. The winner will be awarded a life time membership to NATFCS. *A maximum of three awards will be given annually.*
NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD To recognize a member* (ACTE and NATFCS) who has completed no more than five years (applicant may be in the sixth year) of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences for significant contributions in the classroom, through curriculum development and/or providing multiple FCCLA opportunities for students. *A maximum of one award will be presented annually.*
PRIDE AWARD To recognize a member* (ACTE and NATFCS) who is a Family and Consumer Sciences Education classroom teacher for outstanding marketing endeavors and promotional ideas for the continued development and enhancement of Family and Consumer Sciences Education. *A maximum of one award will be presented annually.*

Division Awards

Leadership Applications

CHAMPION FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

To recognize a person (nonmember), business, company, government (local, state, federal) or community-based agency or a representative there of (outside the FCS profession), who has exemplified extraordinary support and concern for Family and Consumer Sciences and NATFCS.

A maximum of two awards will be presented annually.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicant must be a full-time student who is majoring in a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education certification program. The applicant must have completed the freshman year of college. The amount of the scholarship will be $1,200 for one academic year.

AWARD OF MERIT

To recognize a member* (must have been a member of ACTE and NATFCS for a minimum of 10 years) who has made significant contribution to Family and Consumer Sciences, and/or ACTE, and/or NATFCS who is considered to be an outstanding leader in the field. The winner will be awarded a life-time membership to NATFCS.

A maximum of two awards will be presented annually

NOMINATION FORM PRESIDENT-ELECT

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

To recognize a member* (must have been a member of ACTE and NATFCS for a minimum of 10 years) for outstanding service to NATFCS and professional contributions above and beyond the traditional expectation of duties assumed. The winner will be awarded a life time membership to NATFCS.

A maximum of three awards will be given annually.

NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD

To recognize a member* (ACTE and NATFCS) who has completed no more than five years (applicant may be in the sixth year) of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences for significant contributions in the classroom, through curriculum development and/or providing multiple FCCLA opportunities for students.

A maximum of one award will be presented annually.

PRIDE AWARD

To recognize a member* (ACTE and NATFCS) who is a Family and Consumer Sciences Education classroom teacher for outstanding marketing endeavors and promotional ideas for the continued development and enhancement of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

A maximum of one award will be presented annually.

All applications due October 1. Please contact Becky Cox if you have any questions.