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Evelyn Jay Excellence in Education Award

Evelyn Jay Excellence in Education Award
Deadline: April 4, 2008
To celebrate Evelyn Jay's dedication to and passion for teaching reading skills to young learners, EEF and Bud Jay have established the annual Evelyn Jay Excellence in Education Award.

Each spring, three educators (teachers, reading specialists, and/or librarians) will be recognized for their contributions to our TUSD children.

The top nominee receives $1,000; in addition, two $250 cash prizes are awarded.

Information
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Nomination Form (Cover Sheet)
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Deliver or mail nomination packet to:

Educational Enrichment Foundation
3809 E. Third St.
Tucson, AZ 85716

Thanks to Mr. Bud Jay and the Community Foundation for Arizona for making this award possible.

Nomination Process:

Nomination Process

  1. Each TUSD Elementary School may submit one (1) nomination form. All completed nomination packages must be delivered to the principal's office no later than April 1, 2008 to qualify for the award. TUSD staff members, parents or other interested individuals may submit applications. Selection of the school nominee is to be made by the principal and/or other school staff members selected to be involved in the processes. The EEF Allocations Committee will make the final decision.
  2. Please complete the Nominee and Nominator Form and attach a one-page statement describing why you believe the individual should receive the Evelyn Jay Excellence in Education Award.
  3. Supporting information (i.e., letters, news clippings, school newsletters, etc.) may be submitted with the nomination form, but no more than four pages total.
  4. Submit all applications to the Educational Enrichment Foundation, 3809 E. Third Street, Tucson, AZ 85716. Please do not use inter school mail. Please do not fax applications.
  5. The check presentations will be made in April, location, date and time to be announced. Attendees will include honorees, Bud Jay and representatives from EEF and TUSD.

Educational Enrichment Foundation
3809 E. Third St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520.325.8688 Fax: 520.325.8579
Email: eef@theriver.com