GT Award Nominations
Each year at the WATG Fall Conference, the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted honors outstanding individuals, schools, and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to our mission—advocating for and supporting the needs of Wisconsin's gifted and talented students.
We invite you to nominate someone who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to gifted education or advocacy. Nominees may include individuals or groups from various roles in the GT community.
The three awards given out by WATG include:
- Distinguished GT Advocate (i.e., parent, legislator, organization, etc.)
- Outstanding GT Coordinator or Administrator (i.e., school board member, etc.)
- Outstanding Educator (i.e., teacher, higher education representative, school, etc.)
Nomination Guidelines
To submit a nomination, please provide a letter (250 words or fewer) describing the nominee's contributions and impact. The letter should clearly explain why this individual or organization deserves recognition.
Email your nomination letter to: watg@watg.org
Nomination Form:
Complete the online form here
What Makes a Strong Nominee?
Consider nominating someone who has:
- Made a significant and lasting contribution to gifted education in Wisconsin
- Positively influenced a school, district, or community
- Dramatically impacted the lives of gifted students
- Provided outstanding support to parents
- Led exemplary efforts in curriculum design or professional development
Nomination Guidelines
Nominees will be reviewed using the following rubrics:
We look forward to celebrating those who are making a difference in the lives of gifted learners across Wisconsin!
