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Business Education Outstanding Service Award
 

Purpose
To encourage and reward the behind the scene professional who has contributed much time and effort in the growth and development of the Business Education Division. The award is based exclusively on contributions made to the Business Education Division and its affiliates.

The Presentation of the Award
The recipient will receive the Business Education Division "Outstanding Service Award" at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention.

Selection Criteria
The recipient of this award (or recipients, in the event the award is shared) must be a member of ACTE, Business Education Division, and the appropriate affiliated group at the time the award is made. The recipient must be a person who, in the judgment of the Selection Board, has made an outstanding contribution to the Business Education Division.

A candidate is only permitted to submit an Application Form for one award annually without reference to the number of nominations received for both the "Award of Merit" and/or the "Outstanding Service Award." A candidate that has received the "Award of Merit" is not eligible to apply for the "Outstanding Service Award". Neither award committee members nor the BED Vice President are eligible to apply for the "Award of Merit" or the "Outstanding Service Award" during their term of office.

Nature of the Contribution
There is no prescription as to the exact nature of the contribution to be considered in selecting the recipient of the award. As an indication of possible areas of contribution, the following are suggested:

  • Contributions to the Affiliate as a committee member (5 points for each) and chairman (10 points for each) (plus the number of years served in each).
  • Contribution to the Affiliate as an officer (15 points for each).
  • Contribution to the Business Education Division as a committee member (7 points for each) and chairman (12 points for each) (plus the number of years in each).
  • Contribution to the Business Education Division as an officer (25 points for each office held plus the number of years served in each office).
  • Contributions to the Business Education Division and/or affiliates as a speaker (4 points for each presentation).
  • Other contributions to the Business Division/Affiliate (2 points for each significant contribution not listed above; such as, having chaired an ad hoc committee, 20 points if nominee has served as the BED Convention Chairman.

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Outstanding Service Award Winners

  • 2004 Homer Preece, WVA
  • 2003 No Award Given
  • 2002 Debra Conrad, WV
  • 2001 Marcia Anderson, IL
  • 2000 No Award Given
  • 1999 No Award Given
  • 1998 Nancy Zeliff, MO
  • 1997 Bonnie Sibert, NE
  • 1996 Phyillis Ann Smith, AR
  • 1995 Sharon Kay Franklin, TX
  • 1994 Kara Burkett, KY
  • 1993 Anna Nemesh, MD
  • 1992 Dan Peterson, ID
  • 1991 Edwina Gross, NC
  • 1990 Tommie Butler, AR
  • 1989 Larry Shinn, IN

Award of Merit

Purpose
To encourage and reward outstanding contributions to the overall advancement of Education for Business. The "Award of Merit" is the highest honor presented by the Business Education Division.

The Presentation of the Award
The recipient will receive the Business Education Division "Outstanding Service Award" at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention.

Selection Criteria
The recipient of this award (or recipients, in the event is award is shared) must be a member of ACTE, Business Education Division, and the appropriate affiliated group at the time the award is made. The recipient must be a person who, in the judgment of the Selection Board, has made an outstanding contribution to the development and advancement of the Business Education Division and career and technical education. A candidate is only permitted to submit an Application Form for one award annually without reference to the number of nominations received for both the "Award of Merit" and/or the "Outstanding Service Award". Neither award committee members nor the BED Vice President are eligible to apply for the "Award of Merit" or the "Outstanding Service Award" during their term of office.

Nature of the Contribution
There is no prescription as the exact nature of the contribution to be considered in selecting the recipient of the award. As an indication of possible areas of contribution, the following are suggested:

  • Contribution to business education as a classroom teacher, administrator, and/or supervisor that leads to improvements in theory, methods, and/or classroom practices. Candidates may
    work in business education at any level. (35 points)
  • Professional Contributions--organizations, awards, memberships, activities (including ACTE) to improve business education.
    (35 points)
  • Formal and informal research and publications. (15 points)
  • Other significant professional contributions. (10 points)

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Award of Merit Winners

  • 2004 Roger Luft, IL, Virginia Mullenex, WVA
  • 2003 Gloria Payne, WV
  • 2002 Marcia A. Anderson, IL, Anna Nemesh, MD
  • 2001 Joan Loock, AL
  • 2000 Bonnie Sibert, NE
  • 1999 Mary Margaret Hosler, WI
  • 1998 Abigail R. Reynolds, WV
  • 1997 B. June Schmidt, VA
  • 1996 Charlotte R. Coomer, OH
  • 1995 Betty C. Fry, CO
  • 1994 Sandra Yelverton, AL
  • 1993 Donald K. Zahn, WI
  • 1992 June Atkinson, NC
  • 1991 Sharon Lund O’Neil, TX
  • 1990 Don Bright, OH
  • 1989 Lonnie Echternacht, MO, Mary Nemesh, MD
  • 1988 L. Ann Masters, NE
  • 1987 Harry Jasinski, SD
  • 1986 Carl E. Jorgensen, VA
  • 1985 John D. Lee, IN
  • 1984 Anne L. Mathews, SC
  • 1983 No Award Given
  • 1982 Merle Wood, CA
  • 1981 Larry Shinn, IN
  • 1980 Gay Sweet-Harris, TX
  • 1979 Adaline Jones Eastman, IN
  • 1978 William Pasewerk, TX
  • 1977 Robert Thompson, CA
  • 1976 Fred Cook, MI
  • 1975 Margaret Anderson, MI

Special Recognition Award Winners

  • 2002 Mark Williams, OH
  • 1989 Jim Wylke, USOE
  • 1988 Charles Long, DC
  • 1978 Ellis J. Jones, DPE
 
 
   
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