2013 Award Nominations

05/05/2013

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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 potential recipients 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
  • Doing 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 Gifted and Talented Coordinator
  • Outstanding Administrator
  • Outstanding School Board Member
  • Outstanding Parent
  • Outstanding Higher Education Representative
  • Outstanding Business / Industry Contribution
  • Outstanding Legislator
Nominees can include individuals, institutions, or organizations. Think about submitting a nomination and fill out a form by June 30!



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Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award

02/17/2013

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Nicholas Green 1987-1994
WATG is pleased to announce the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Program, designed to recognize excellence in young children.

Nicholas Green was a bright seven year old who was killed in a senseless shooting while vacationing with his family in 1994. His parents, Maggie and Reg Green, wanted to keep his memory alive by recognizing the gifts and talents of children approximately the same age Nicholas was when he died. They donated the savings from their son’s college fund to start the award program with the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). From 1996 to 2012, the program recognized the accomplishments of one child in each state, each year.

Unfortunately, the funds provided by the Green family and from early donors ran out in 2012. However, WATG has committed to keeping the program alive in our state by administering the selection process, providing a U.S. Savings Bond for the Wisconsin winner, and recognizing him or her at our annual Fall Conference. In turn, the NAGC will issue a national award certificate and send a letter of congratulations to the winner’s parents that includes a one-year parent membership in NAGC. Student award winners will also be recognized on the NAGC website.

With the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award, WATG aims to inspire children to achieve to their fullest potential, highlight high-ability students, and draw attention to the educational needs of our nation’s gifted and talented students. Award candidates must be in grades 3 - 6 at the time of nomination and may have distinguished themselves in academics, leadership, or the arts.
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Scholarship Applications Due April 1

02/03/2013

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Do you know a child who needs financial help to participate in a summer enrichment program? Every year WATG supports Wisconsin students who plan to attend camps and classes in a range of fields, including music, engineering, and creative writing. Last year WATG distributed a total of $2,000 to ten worthy applicants.

To apply, fill out our scholarship form and follow the instructions for submitting an essay, program brochure, and references. Applications are due on April 1. Awards vary in amount.

To fund our scholarships, WATG uses investment income supplemented by proceeds from the silent auction and book and merchandise sale at our Fall Conference. WATG welcomes donations to this scholarship fund at any time. Contact our office here or by US Mail at:

WATG Office
1553 Smithfield Drive
Sun Prairie, WI  53590
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2013 Davidson Fellows $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 Scholarships

11/04/2012

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If you are a student who will be 18 or younger as of Sept. 29, 2013 and are working on a graduate-level project in any field of study, please consider applying for the 2013 Davidson Fellows scholarship. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development offers high-achieving young people across the country the opportunity to be named a 2013 Davidson Fellow, an honor accompanied by a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of a significant piece of work in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box. Applicants must submit an original piece of work recognized by experts in the field as significant that has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. The scholarship may be used at any accredited institute of learning. The deadline to apply is Feb. 6, 2013. To find out more, please visit www.DavidsonGifted.org/Fellows<http://www.DavidsonGifted.org/Fellows
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WATG Awards for 2012 ~ Last Call for Nominations!

07/09/2012

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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
 
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