Outstanding Young Educator Award

ASCD salutes a new generation's passion for education excellence.

ASCD recognizes the value of young professionals who make a positive difference in education every day.

The OYEA program celebrates the next generation of teachers and administrators who demonstrate outstanding leadership. ASCD seeks candidates who exemplify a passion for excellence in

• educating the whole child;
• demonstrating leadership;
• improving student engagement, achievement, and learning; and
• contributing to the education profession.

Who Will Be the Next Outstanding Young Educator?

ASCD is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Outstanding Young Educator Award until 11:59 p.m. eastern on August 1, 2012.

We are also now accepting self-nominations.

How It Works

• Nominations are submitted online.
• The ASCD Selection Committee reviews the online nomination.
• Exemplary nominees are asked to submit a personal statement.
• Select candidates are invited to participate in a video interview.
• The committee selects a group of honorees.
• The OYEA winner is chosen from among the honorees.
• The award is presented to OYEA winners at ASCD’s Annual Conference.