Help SCAEA recognize outstanding educators from across the state!
​Nominate a member of the arts community for their outstanding commitment, involvement, and support.
Awards will be presented during the fall SCAEA conference at our annual awards ceremony.
Questions, concerns, comments, please email scaea.awards@gmail.com
​Our SCAEA Awards, Grants and Scholarships program objectives are to
  • recognize excellence in the many outstanding individuals, programs and supporters of art education in South Carolina;
  • focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators;
  • increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education;
  • set standards for quality education and demonstrate achievement;
  • provide tangible recognition of members' achievements;
  • earn respect of colleagues; and 
  • enhance professional opportunities for SCAEA members.
SCAEA members who meet the established criteria, and non-SCAEA members where applicable, are eligible to receive an SCAEA award. Please review the criteria for each award as listed under the link before completing your nomination.
Educator of the year category

Nomination Deadline: September 15, 2023

Required documents for all Educator of the Year Category Awards include

Educator of the Year

The individuals nominated for Educator of the Year Awards must
  • hold an active SCAEA membership;
  • demonstrate outstanding teaching and program development;
  • demonstrate strong advocacy for the profession; and
  • have a history of active participation in SCAEA at the local and state level.
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​Arts Administrator of the Year and Museum Educator of the Year

​The individual nominated for Arts Administrator or Museum Educator of the Year Award must
  • demonstrate outstanding teaching and program development and
  • demonstrate strong advocacy for the profession.
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South Carolina Art Educator of the Year

The individual nominated in this award category must
  • teach at the K-12 level;
  • hold an active SCAEA membership;
  • have been an SCAEA member for three consecutive years;
  • demonstrate outstanding teaching and program development;
  • demonstrate strong advocacy of the arts;
  • have served within SCAEA; and
  • be willing to represent SCAEA at NAEA Regional Awards Ceremony.

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Outstanding Achievement Category

Nomination Deadline: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Required documents required for all Outstanding Achievement Category Awards include

Promising Young professional

​The individual must
  • have an active SCAEA membership;
  • be an educator at the k-12 level;
  • demonstrate excellence in teaching art;
  • demonstrate advocacy for art education at the local, state, and national level;
  • exhibit leadership potential within the profession and/or SCAEA; and
  • be within the initial five (5) years of their career as an arts educator.
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National Art Honor Society Sponsor

The individual must
  • have an active SCAEA membership and
  • demonstrate leadership at the secondary level (grades 9-12) through sponsorship of an active National Art Honor Society Chapter.
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outstanding Administrator

This award does not require the nominee to have an active SCAEA membership.
The individual must
  • demonstrate consistent support and commitment both philosophically and financially to art programs at their school.

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Youth art month

The individual must
  • have an active SCAEA membership and
  • demonstrate outstanding involvement and promotion of Youth Art Month at the local, regional, state, or national level.
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Distinguished Career Category

NOMINATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Documents required for all Distinguished Career Category Awards include​

Thomas A. Hatfield Lifetime Achievement award

The individual must
  • have an active SCAEA membership and
  • demonstrate a life-long commitment to the teaching and promotion of art education.
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Dr. Deborah Smith Hoffman Mentor award

The individual must
  • have an active SCAEA membership and
  • demonstrate a commitment to mentoring art educators by supporting their professional and personal growth both as artists and as educators.
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​mac goodwin distinguished art advocate award

​Nominee may be an individual or an organization.
An individual or organization must
  • demonstrate advocacy and leadership in advancing the cause of art education;
  • work to support and improve art education; and
  • have an active SCAEA membership (not required for an organization).
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distinguished service to scaea award

The individual must
  • have an active SCAEA membership and 
  • demonstrate active leadership and commitment to art education through services on the SCAEA Board.
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Any files that are uploaded will be shared outside of the organization they belong to.
Business Supporter Category

NOMINATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Documents required for all Business Supporter Category Awards include

Business Supporter of Art Education

Individual nominated does not need to hold an active SCAEA membership.
Individual/Business must
  • make monetary donation(s), goods donation(s), or exhibition space donation(s);
  • volunteer support of arts education; and
  • provide assistance for the publicity and advocacy of art education.
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Mary Whyte Art Educator Award

Application DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023


Established in 2007, the Mary Whyte Art Educator Award (detailed information  / apply here) is designed to highlight a visual arts teacher in a South Carolina public school who has demonstrated superior commitment to their students and craft. The award is accompanied by a cash prize of $2,500 and a $2,500 gift certificate for art supplies.  
​Necessary documents to complete this application include
  • a photo of the applicant;
  • a current résumé, highlighting work history and community involvement;
  • two (2) letters of support (click for a template, save as a PDF);
  • a complete lesson plan;
  • ten (10) examples of student work (be sure to indicate which are from the submitted lesson plan);
  • a portfolio showcasing your personal work as an artist; and
  • a paragraph summarizing your goals and accomplishments as an educator.

​​The applicant must demonstrate superior commitment to their students and craft.
The winner is expected to present at the SCAEA conference the following year.
The amount awarded may be up to a total of $5,000.
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For more detailed information and previous winners, please visit MaryWhyte.com.
View Mary Whyte's distinguished bio here.
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