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The award program is coordinated by the Past-President of AEM.AEM's award program is modeled after the National Art Education Association (NAEA) award program.  It is imperative to use NAEA nomination forms as found on their web site, since winners of AEM awards may be considered for NAEA region awards and/or national awards.

Contact the AEM Past-President for further information about nominating a colleague; about the award process; about nomination deadlines; about award categories including but not limited to:
  • Minnesota Art Educator of the Year
  • Minnesota Secondary Art Educator of the Year
  • Minnesota Middle Level Art Educator of the Year
  • Minnesota Elementary Art Educator of the Year
  • Minnesota Retired Art Educator
  • Distinguished Service Within the Profession
  • Distinguished Service Outside the Profession

Download Spotlight Award Nomination Letter (Microsoft Word .doc file)

AEM Award Nomination Form (Microsoft Word .doc file)