2022 Award Submissions are now closed.
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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 awards@ohioarted.com with your questions.

Awards for Members

Outstanding Art Teachers - individual recognition within each of our regions
Division Awards – individual recognition for each of our eight divisions
Advocate Award of Honor and Merit – individual recognition for an advocacy action taken (from identifying the issue through current status or results)
Ohio Art Educator of the Year – our lifetime achievement award

Recognition 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

OAEA Award Descriptions

Outstanding Art Teacher Award
Advocate Awards
Division Awards
Distinguished Service Awards
Award Submission Information:
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Award Submission Information:
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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