Celebrate exceptional contributions to Correctional Education, like-minded organizations, and alternative education at the ACE Symposium. Winners will be honored at the Luncheon on June 5, 2025.
Nomination Deadline
April 1, 2025
Award Categories
- President’s Award
- Areas: Juvenile and Adult
- Purpose: Celebrate outstanding contributions and service within Correctional Education and associated fields, promoting exemplary practices that influence broader educational contexts.
- Criteria:
- Minimum of five (5) years of service.
- Demonstrable positive impact on the field and its community.
- Innovative Program of the Year Award
- Areas: Juvenile and Adult
- Purpose: Acknowledge innovative programs or projects that significantly influence Correctional Education or alternative education sectors, setting standards for effectiveness and engagement.
- Criteria:
- Any educational, vocational, or training program/project.
- Established for at least one year.
- Demonstrable benefits to students, institutions, and communities.
- Outstanding Educator/Professional of the Year
- Areas: Juvenile and Adult
- Purpose: Recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to correctional or alternative education, showing dedication and a transformative impact on students.
- Criteria:
- At least one year of service in a relevant educational role.
- Notable positive influence on students and educational outcomes.
Nomination Form Instructions
Complete the Award Nomination Form.
- Narrative Description: Include up to 250 words detailing:
- Years of service or program/project duration.
- Reasons for nomination, including impacts on students, programming, and contributions to the field.
- Endorsements Required:
- Signature of the nominator.
- Endorsement by the nominee’s supervisor, including titles and dates.
- Certification: Verify that the nominee’s supervisor approves the nomination.
- Presenter Details: Name of the person and their relationship to the recipient who will be presenting the award.
Guest Invitations
- Please include up to 2 guests that will be attending the event:
- Guest 1 Name: _______________________
- Guest 1 Meal Preference: [ ] Regular [ ] Vegan
- Guest 2 Name: _______________________
- Guest 2 Meal Preference: [ ] Regular [ ] Vegan
Selection Process
- Nominations are reviewed and selections made by the ACE Board.
- The top two nominees from adult and juvenile areas in each category will be invited to the Luncheon for the award announcements.
Nominate yourself, a colleague or a program for outstanding contributions in the field of Correctional Education…
