Education Awards

The Office of Alumni Affairs, collaborating with the Education Department and the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, is pleased to announce that nomination are now being accepted for the annual Education Awards. Each year Eastern Connecticut State University proudly recognizes and honors alumni for their contributions to the field of education as teachers, principals, superintendents and other administrators.

Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:

The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes an Eastern Alumnus who works in the classroom on a daily basis. The Outstanding Practitioner should be a classroom teacher at the PK-12 level with at least one degree from Eastern.
See a list of the recipients of The Outstanding Educator Award.

The Outstanding Kinesiology/Physical Education Practitioner Award honors education professionals working in the field of physical education and recreation. The Kinesiology/Physical Education Practitioner Award should be a KPE alumnus working in the PK-12 setting.
See a list of past recipients of The Outstanding Kinesiology/Physical Education Practitioner Award.

The Outstanding Educational Leader Award recognizes achievement by superintendents, principals, professors or non-profit executives. The Outstanding Leader should have made contributions to the profession in his/her field and as a Leader. The Outstanding Leader should have at least one degree from Eastern.
See a list of past recipients of The Outstanding Educational Leader Award.

The Outstanding Young Practitioner honors an alum who has graduated within the past six years. The Outstanding Young Practitioner should have made contribution to the field of education appropriate for the years of experience and should be recognized as a strong practitioner among peers.
See a list of past recipients of The Outstanding Young Practitioner.

The awards will be presented at the annual Education Awards Reception in the spring of each year. For more information, contact the office of alumni affairs at alumni@easternct.edu or at 860.465.4530, or by replying to this email. Nomination forms are available on line here: Nomination Form