​One of the most important programs OAEA offers is recognition of our members for their outstanding performance as art educators and service to the organization.  These individuals, through their powerfully engaging work and tremendous impact they’ve had on their students, inspired colleagues and fellow OAEA members to nominate them for these awards. We also take the time to appreciate the generous contributions from our community that support our work with Ohio’s art students.  We celebrate these honorees at our annual awards banquet and program at our state professional development conference.  Congratulations to these shining examples of high quality art education in Ohio!

​Contact our Awards Chair at [email protected] with your questions.

Awards for Members

Outstanding Art Teachers - individual recognition within each of our regions 
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Nominations submitted to Regional Directors then presented and voted upon at Conference by members in attendance.
Outstanding Art Teacher (OAT) description

Outstanding Art Teacher - Required Forms for Award Submissions, ALL forms must be uploaded via the
online nomination form. 
1. OAT Award Submission Checklist
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Form
Division Awards - individual recognition for each of our eight divisions

Nominations submitted and voted upon, through use of a rubric, vetted by a panel to determine State winners. Division Awards descriptions

​Division Award - Required Forms for Award Submissions, ALL forms must be uploaded via the online nomination form.
1.  Division Awards Materials Checklist
2.  Curriculum Vitae (CV) Form
3.  Division Awards Rubric
Advocate Award of Honor or Merit - individual recognition for an advocacy action taken (from identifying the issue through status or results)

Nominations submitted and voted upon, through use of rubric, vetted by a panel to determine State winners. Advocate Awards description 

Advocate Awards - Required Forms for Award Submissions, ALL forms must be uploaded via the online nomination form.
1.  Advocate Awards Materials Checklist
2.  Curriculum Vitae (CV) Form
3.  Advocate Award Rubric
Ohio Art Educator of the Year - our lifetime achievement award (not to be confused with an OAT award)

Nominations submitted and vetted by a committee. Approved nominations will then voted on by full membership. OAEY criteria
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Ohio Art Educator of the Year - Required Forms for Award Submissions, ALL forms must be uploaded via the online nomination form.
1.  OAEY Materials Checklist
2.  Curriculum Vitae (CV) Form
NAEA Award Opportunities
If you are a state Division winner or selected as our Ohio Art Educator of the Year and if you are a member of NAEA (National Art Education Association), you can submit your packet to compete at the National level. 
Due date is October 16, 2023.
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Please visit the NAEA website awards page at: https://www.arteducators.org/opportunities/naea-awards

Awards for Contributions Outside of OAEA

Distinguished Service Awards for Citizen, Educator and Business/Organization - recognition for contributions made to art students from outside of OAEA

Nominations submitted to Regional Directors then presented and voted upon at Conference by members in attendance.
 
Regional winners will then move forward, with the help of nominator, by submitting packets to State level which will be voted on by Leadership Assembly.

Distinguished Service Award descriptions

Distinguished Service Awards - Required Forms for Award Submissions, ALL forms must be uploaded via online nomination form by nominator.
1.  Service Awards Checklist
2.  OAEA Non-Members Bio Form
Doris Schnepf Outstanding Service Award - recognition for contributions made to OAEA

Nominations submitted and voted upon by Leadership Assembly. 
Doris Schnepf Outstanding Service Award description

Doris Schnepf Outstanding Service Award - Required forms for Award Submissions, ALL forms must be uploaded via the online nomination form by nominator.
1.  Doris Schnepf Outstanding Service Award Checklist
2.  OAEA Non-Members Bio Form

The Ohio Art Education Foundation also recognizes excellence through
​support in scholarship and grant programs.

PreService – competitive award to undergraduate or graduate student member pursuing licensure in art education
Classroom Incentive Grant – support for a classroom project
Teacher Enrichment Grant – support for professional development
Randy Robart Inspiration Award - support for those working with limited supply budgets