2009 WFCE Professional Awards and Student Scholarship Center

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WFCE Professional Awards (Deadline June 1st, 2009)

Now is the time to be thinking of those among our professional ranks who have contributed and should be recognized. In order for awards to be presented at the August WFCE conference, nominations need to be submitted. It is not difficult. Simply submit the name and explain in less than 50 words how this person exemplifies the criteria for the specific award.

Don't let this year go by and have someone you know not be nominated because it took too much time. The nomination committee needs your assistance to be able to recognize those members worthy of recognition. Think of it as a way of strengthening our profession!

The Award Categories and Criteria are:
I. New Professional Award

A. WFCE member and teacher of Family and Consumer Education for one to five years.
B. Dedicated to Family and Consumer Education.
C. Involved in professional growth activities.
D. Currently plans to further education and remain in Family and Consumer Education.

II. Distinguished Home Economist Award

A. WFCE member.
B. Involved in professional growth activities.
C. Strengthened and/or enhanced Family and Consumer Education programs K-12 by implementing the DPI curriculum guidelines.
D. Works cooperatively and effectively with colleagues
E. Received visibility through active involvement in professional organizations.

III. Honorary Family and Consumer Education Award

A. Individual and/or group who has provided a major contribution supporting and promoting Family and Consumer Education,
B. Advocated views known to have influenced policy affecting Family and Consumer Education beyond the local level.

IV. Dedicated Service Recognition

A. WFCE member who is retiring from Family and Consumer Education.
B. Twenty or more years of experience.

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WFCE High School Student Scholarship (Deadline June 1st, 2009)

To qualify applicants must be:
A high school senior planning to major in Family & Consumer Science Education, who plans to attend an accredited university, college, or technical school in the state of Wisconsin
A student of a current WFCE member, or a son or daughter of a current WFCE member

Recipient will be eligible for the scholarship after earning a 2.5 grade point or better during their first semester.

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WFCE University Student Scholarship (Deadline May 15th, 2009)

To qualify applicants must be:
Enrolled in an accredited university or college in the State of Wisconsin.
Earned a 2.75 grade point or better and have achieved junior status.
Declared a Family and Consumer Sciences Education major.
A student member of Wisconsin Family & Consumer Educators in good standing.

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