Each year, WATG seeks to honor those who have made an  impact in Wisconsin to further the quality education of gifted children.  These  awards are presented at the Fall Conference held annually in  October.Examples of the work those honored have  done might include:
~Making a valuable contribution to the enhancement of gifted and talented efforts in Wisconsin
~Making a significant difference in a school or district
~Having a dramatic effect on students
~Providing extraordinary service to parents
~Exemplary work in curriculum development or faculty / staff development

WATG Awards may be given in any or all of the following categories:
~Outstanding Elementary Educator
~Outstanding Secondary Educator
~Outstanding Higher Education Representative
~Outstanding Administrator
~Outstanding Business / Industry Contribution
~Outstanding Parent
~Outstanding Gifted and Talented Coordinator
~Outstanding Legislator
 
WATG Award Nomination Form