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The History Channel Award
National History Day, in collaboration with The History Channel, is proud to announce the 10th annual History Channel Award for Service. The award, sponsored by The History Channel, will be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to history education through service to the National History Day program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible, the nominee must be a participant in the National History Day program and may be a teacher, media specialist, district or state National History Day coordinator, judge or parent. Nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria: - Success in involving students in the program at the district, state and national levels. The committee especially welcomes individuals who work within diverse communities.
- Service to the History Day program at all levels of the contests. Examples could include: mentoring new History Day teachers, judging, fund raising, publication of History Day materials, or strengthening the History Day community within a state or at the national level.
- Service to the discipline of history in general. Examples could include:
- Involvement in community projects that enhance people's understanding and appreciation of history at the local level and beyond;
- Creative teaching in the classroom which helps students develop an appreciation to history;
- Collection of resources for history research in one's community or state;
- Publication of history lesson plans; or
- Publication in professional journals of interest to history teachers and educators generally.
- Professional development. Examples could include: presentation at workshops, special courses or institutes, or publications.
PROCEDURES for NOMINATIONS
Anyone may propose nominees for this award. Letters of nomination must adhere to the following guidelines and must be no longer than two typed pages. Self nominations are accepted. Include the following in the nomination: - Describe the nominee's position and the capacity in which he or she works with National History Day.
- Explain the capacity in which the nominator has observed the work of the nominee.
- Describe ways that the nominee has contributed to the advancement of the History Day program (i.e. judging, teacher workshops, coordination, etc.)
- Provide examples of the ways that the nominee has made a difference in the lives of History Day students. Be sure to highlight what makes this individual unique.
NOMINATION CHECKLIST
Before sending the application (download below), please use the following list as a checklist to ensure that the application is complete.
- Contact information for nominee (Nomination Cover Sheet)
- Letter of nomination
- Resume of nominee
- Letters of support from at least two people who are familiar with the work of the nominee
Click here to download the Application Form |
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