Awards & Recognition
Nominations:
We are in the process of updating our nomination process. If you wish to nominate an individual, please email Info@shapeiowa.org with the following:
1. Nominee’s name
2. Nominee’s email address
3. Name of Award they are being nominated for this year.
Nomination Deadlines:
Important Update Regarding SHAPE Iowa Award Nominations
SHAPE Iowa recently identified an issue with a website link used to submit award nominations. Because this link was not routed correctly to the Recognition Committee, some nominations submitted were not received or reviewed as intended, dating back to 2022. We take full responsibility for this oversight and sincerely apologize for any confusion or disappointment this may have caused.
The issue has now been fully corrected. We are implementing an improved nomination process, including a centralized Google form with automated notifications to multiple committee members, to ensure all submissions are received promptly and reliably moving forward.
Individuals whose nominations were affected have been contacted directly, and their names will be included for consideration in the next appropriate award cycle.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of SHAPE Iowa’s mission to recognize excellence in our profession.
– SHAPE Iowa Executive Committee
Every year at the SHAPE Iowa convention, professionals are honored for the contributions that have been made to their profession and the Iowans they teach and come in contact with. By nominating an educator for an annual award, you are acknowledging and validating a well deserved individual and contributor to our profession.
- State TOYs receive rewards and swag including:
- A ¼ zip pullover
- Recognition banner
- $200 GOPHER gift card that does not expire
- A 1-year SPARK digital curriculum subscription for one SPARK program
- A 1- year Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Online Classroom Subscription with Online Instructor Resources (for Health Education TOYs)
- A 1-year SHAPE America Select Professional membership
- Social media badges for state TOY winners to use
- A state-branded SHAPE America TOY State Partner Program Logo (will include your state’s specific logo)
- A special webinar that provides support for state TOYs applying for District TOY to offer support and guidance
- Recognition for all participating state affiliates Teachers of the Year at the SHAPE America National Convention and Expo