PIA/GATF’s Education Awards of Excellence Call for Nominations
Pittsburgh, Pa.—Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor a dedicated teacher and an industry trainer from the graphic communications field. Nominations for the Education Awards of Excellence are due June 1, 2007.
The Education Awards of Excellence were established by PIA/GATF in 1984 as a way to recognize that the success of graphic arts education and training programs depends heavily on the motivation, enthusiasm, and leadership of those dedicated to teaching.
Nominations for both academic educators and industry trainers are often merited by the following selection criteria:
1. A distinguished educational service provided as a direct result of the individual’s leadership
2. A special education or training program that is attributed to the efforts of the individual
3. A significant educational project that was the result of the individual’s effort
4. A special display of graphic communications leadership at the local, state, or national level
5. A special educational or training accomplishment attributed to the individual
Please note that the selection criteria merely serve as guidelines; a unique contribution not covered by the stated criteria will also be considered, with more significance attached to contributions that go beyond routine professional responsibilities. Educators from all academic levels and instructors in all segments of the printing industry are eligible for the award, and nominees do not have to be PIA/GATF members.
Nominations are judged by a selection committee comprised of educators and individuals from the graphic communications industry. The recipients will be honored at the 2007 GASC/PIA/GATF Teacher’s Conference, September 8–10 in Chicago, Ill.
To receive a nomination form, contact Deena Hower, PIA/GATF’s marketing assistant, by phoning 412-259-1702 or by e-mailing dhower@piagatf.org. Written requests can be directed to Deena Hower, 200 Deer Run Road, Sewickley, PA 15143-2600.
