Now Accepting Nominations for Education Award

THE ROGER F. WENDT EDUCATION AWARD

Recognizing & Honoring those who Champion Efforts

that Better the Lives of Students in Iowa

-NOMINATION APPLICATION FORM -

APPLICATION DEADLINE April 1, 2011

Iowa Pride Network’s Roger F. Wendt Education Award serves to recognize and honor those who champion efforts that better the lives of students in Iowa.  The award is named after Representative Wendt, a lead sponsor of Iowa’s historic Safe Schools Law which protects students from harassment and discrimination. The individual’s or organization’s achievements to date will be key to the selection committee’s appraisal; promise for ongoing advancement of their work will be considered.

Nominee Criteria and Eligibility:

• Award winners will have an exceptional record of substantive, innovative contributions in educational initiatives that have bettered the lives of students in Iowa.
• In keeping with Iowa Pride Network’s mission, award winners will support the full equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
• Award winners must be nominated by a third party.
• Award winners must participate in Iowa Pride Network’s awards ceremony at the annual Spring Soiree and Honors Benefit on April 28^th, 2011 in downtown Des Moines.
• Nominations must be received no later than April 1^st, 2011

Nomination Process:

• Complete the nomination form by either mailing in the form to Iowa Pride Network offices with supporting documents or by filling out the form online and uploading the supporting documents.
• Click Here to download the nomination form OR
• Click Here to nominate an individual or organization online