Call for Nominations

As a privilege of SCAEA membership, you are cordially invited to send nominations recognizing Outstanding Art Educators in South Carolina.

Deadline: September 30th, 2019

2019 SCAEA Awards

South Carolina Art Educator of the Year
Elementary Art Educator of the Year
Middle Level Art Educator of the Year
Secondary Art Educator of the Year
Higher Education Level Award
Administrator of the Year (art administrator)
Museum Educator of the Year
Outstanding Principal
Promising Young Professional
Business Supporter of Art Education
Youth Art Month Award
​National Art Honor Society Sponsor
Thomas A. Hatfield Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Deborah Smith Hoffman Mentor Award
The Mac Goodwin Distinguished Art Advocate Award
Distinguished Service to SCAEA

Current SCAEA members may nominate in any of the categories. (Exception: Principals and Superintendents may also nominate for the Promising New Professional category)

SCAEA members who meet the established criteria are eligible to be nominated. SCAEA membership is not required for the Business, Principal, Mentor, and Advocacy categories.

Mary Whyte Art Educator Award

Established in 2007, the Mary Whyte Art Educator Award is designed to highlight a visual art teacher in a South Carolina public school who has demonstrated superior commitment to their students and to their craft. The award is accompanied by a cash prize of $2,500 and a $2,500 gift certificate for art supplies. 

The deadline to submit nominations is August 1 each year.
 Mary Whyte
Photo by Jack Alterman

R. Scot Hockman Teacher Grant

Requirements:
  • Applicants must be active members of SCAEA for at least one year prior to the year of application: For this application, applicants must be a member of SCAEA/NAEA by December 2018 (must be a member for a full year prior to applying). 
  • ​Applicants must teach in a K-12 setting.
  • Grant funds must be used to support instruction during the regular school day. The grant amount awarded may be up to $750.
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Applications and letters of support must be submitted by 5 PM on August 16th, 2019.

Previous Winners

View all past award winners at the link below.