Adult Awards
Each year at the WATG Fall Conference, the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted honors individuals, schools or organizations who have made significant contributions to furthering WATG’s mission by educating or advocating for the needs of Wisconsin’s gifted and talented children. As a WATG member, you have the opportunity to nominate someone who, in your opinion, is worthy of recognition. These nominations may include:
*Outstanding Educator
*Outstanding GT Coordinator
*Outstanding Administrator or School Board Member
*Outstanding Parent
*Outstanding State Representative
*Outstanding School
*Outstanding Organization
A written nomination letter will be required from the nominator familiar with the nominee. Please provide a detailed explanation of the nominee's outstanding accomplishments that qualifies them for this award (250 words or less).
You might consider a person, institution, or organization who/that has:
*Made a valuable contribution to the enhancement of gifted/talented efforts in our state
*Made a significant difference in a school or district
*Had a dramatic effect on students
*Been of extraordinary service to parents, or
*Done exemplary work in curriculum development or faculty in-service
Deadline is Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The application form and ability to upload the nomination letter is available at www.watg.org/awards--scholarships
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Albrecht-Schultz, Chairperson of Scholarships & Awards at jschultz@watg.org
For general questions, please contact us at watg@watg.org.
*Outstanding Educator
*Outstanding GT Coordinator
*Outstanding Administrator or School Board Member
*Outstanding Parent
*Outstanding State Representative
*Outstanding School
*Outstanding Organization
A written nomination letter will be required from the nominator familiar with the nominee. Please provide a detailed explanation of the nominee's outstanding accomplishments that qualifies them for this award (250 words or less).
You might consider a person, institution, or organization who/that has:
*Made a valuable contribution to the enhancement of gifted/talented efforts in our state
*Made a significant difference in a school or district
*Had a dramatic effect on students
*Been of extraordinary service to parents, or
*Done exemplary work in curriculum development or faculty in-service
Deadline is Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The application form and ability to upload the nomination letter is available at www.watg.org/awards--scholarships
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Albrecht-Schultz, Chairperson of Scholarships & Awards at jschultz@watg.org
For general questions, please contact us at watg@watg.org.
Outstanding Contribution in Wisconsin G/T Awards 2021
Each year, WATG honors Wisconsin individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the cause of Wisconsin’s gifted and talented children.
Eligibility: Wisconsin based adult, school or organization
Awards: Based on strength of nomination letter
Awards Presented at WATG Annual Conference: Oct. 3-5
Application and Nomination Deadline: Sep. 22
Online Application and Nomination Letter Application
Each year, WATG honors Wisconsin individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the cause of Wisconsin’s gifted and talented children.
Eligibility: Wisconsin based adult, school or organization
Awards: Based on strength of nomination letter
Awards Presented at WATG Annual Conference: Oct. 3-5
Application and Nomination Deadline: Sep. 22
Online Application and Nomination Letter Application
STUDENT AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
NICHOLAS GREEN DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD Eligibility: Wisconsin Students in grades 3-6 Award: $250 check, WATG certificate Application Deadline: June 15th Application Link You will be required to complete the application form and upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered. 1. An essay composed by the student that describes: 1a. Background information about themselves (personal history and general information that the student would like WATG to know about them) 1b. A special area of interest or activity 1c. How the student got interested or involved in this activity 1d. What impact the activity has had on the student and others 1e. How the student’s future plans and goals have been affected by this activity or area of interest 2. One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member. The letter should explain why the nominee is deserving of the award, what sets them apart from other students, and how the nominee is impacting others. Rubric for the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Application |
STUDENT SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, WATG awards scholarships to students across the state of Wisconsin to attend summer enrichment opportunities.
Awards: Based on strength of applications & scholarship funds raised. APPLICATION FORM - ENGLISH SOLICITUD DE LA BECA - ESPANOL Download Application Rubric Deadline: April 15 Scholarship Flyer - Please Share |
DONNA RAE AND BOB CLASEN SCHOLARSHIP
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The Wisconsin Association for the Talented and Gifted (WATG) is pleased to announce the establishment of a scholarship fund for Wisconsin students attending courses offered by the Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY). WCATY is part of the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. An anonymous donor has established an endowment to honor the late Dr. Robert Clasen and his wife Dr. Donna Rae Clasen, both leaders in gifted education in Wisconsin. Additional donations to the fund can be made in any amount as tributes to the Clasens. Please send your donation with a check made out to "UW Foundation" and a memo line of "Clasen Scholarship for the Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth" to this address:
UW Foundation
U.S. Bank Lockbox
Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
Thank you for helping gifted students in Wisconsin.
UW Foundation
U.S. Bank Lockbox
Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
Thank you for helping gifted students in Wisconsin.
