Each year the Beeghly College of Education recognizes outstanding alumni from the college. One alumnus is selected annually from each of the BCOE academic departments plus, when deemed appropriate by the selection committee, a college-wide service recognition is awarded.

One alumnus will be selected for an award from each of the three BCOE program areas:

• Counselor
• Administrator
• Educator

We encourage you to submit a nomination. Nominations for the 2008-2009 academic year close on February 2, 2009. (Nomination form below.)

2009 Outstanding Alumni Awards Nomination Criteria

Outstanding Counselor Award
When choosing the nominee for the Outstanding Counselor Award, please consider the following:

• Nominee must have graduated from the Counseling Program in the BCOE with a Master's degree.
• Nominee achieved significant career success with a minimum of twelve years experience in school or community counseling.

Outstanding Administrator Award
When choosing the nominee for the Outstanding Administrator Award, please consider the following:

• Nominee must have graduated from the Educational Leadership Program in the BCOE with a Master's degree or received licensure through the BCOE.
• Nominee achieved significant career success in the administrative profession.
• Nominee shall currently be a Supervisor, Principal, Central Office Personnel, Curriculum Director, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

Outstanding Educator Award
When choosing the nominee for the Outstanding Educator Award, please consider the following:

• Nominee must have graduated from YSU with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and received teaching licensure through the BCOE.
• Nominee achieved significant career success with a minimum of twelve years in the educational profession.
• Nominee may currently be in a supervisory position (Supervisor, Principal, Curriculum Director, and Central Office Personnel), but must have served in a teaching position.

Life-time Educational Service Award
When choosing the nominee for the Life-time Service Award to their chosen profession (must be a Counselor, Administrator, or Educator), please consider the following:

• Nominee must have graduated from YSU with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the BCOE.
• Nominee has demonstrated a commitment to make a difference in their chosen field.
• Nominee has helped other people to achieve their leadership potential.
• Nominee participates in community activities.

Use one of the two links below to obtain the official nomination form that must be used for your nominee.

Click here for the Nomination Form in word document format.

Click here for the Nomination Form in pdf document format.

Interested in knowing something about previous recipients?

Click here to meet previous award winners.