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Education Support Professional of the Year Award

Recognizing contributions of education support professionals.

The ESP Award recognizes outstanding work by education support professional members who have made significant contributions to the cause of the union and public education in the state of Wisconsin.

Eligibility: An individual ESP member in good standing for three years as of September 1 of the award year.

Criteria: The Education Support Professional Award is presented to an individual who shows outstanding accomplishments in one or more of the following areas:

  • Enhancement of the image of education support professionals in the community by being a participating citizen in a democratic society.
  • Advancement of education support professionals by being an active and participating member within the local, regional, state or national association or other related associations.
  • Use of innovations to support the day-to-day educational process.
  • Professional achievements in his or her classification.

Selection Procedure:

  • The nomination shall consist of up to four (4) letters of recommendation and support for this award.
  • Forms must be received no later than January 25.
  • Each nomination will be checked to ensure that it meets eligibility requirements by WEAC staff.
  • The selection committee will review applicants according to the criteria and purpose listed.
  • The committee’s selection for the award shall be forwarded to the WEAC president who will present the recommendation to the WEAC board of directors for consideration and approval.
Nominee's Address
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Nominator's Address
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In the area below, please indicate why the nominee deserves consideration for the Education Support Professional Award. Please include documentation of up to four letters of support for this award not to exceed one page each. Examples of documentation are: local unit, Region, community leaders, supervisors, co-workers, state or national leaders, etc. These can be sent separately as email attachments to Jason Mathews at [email protected] or by mail to Jason Mathews, WEAC, PO Box 8003, Madison, WI 53708. Please be sure to indicate the name of the nominee on these submissions.
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