2024-2025 Chapter Award
Guidelines:
Projects must be carried out between March 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025.
Chapters must complete one (1) project in each area for a Bronze award, two (2) projects in each area for a Silver award, and three (3) projects in each area for a Gold award.
Chapters may submit only one Chapter Award.
The chapter award must reflect the work of Educators Rising members. Teacher Leaders are encouraged to ensure students apply for the award and proofread attachments before submission.
Attachments must be provided for each item in the method specified.
Projects will be disqualified for award or level of award for failing to submit the required
information in all categories.
Chapter
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Number of Affiliated Members
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Award Applied For
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Gold
Silver
Bronze
Teacher Leader Signature
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Chapter President Signature
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Membership
Completed Projects
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Recruit Members
Retain Members
Recognize Members
Alumni Engagement
School-wide Event
Evidence of Recruiting Members
Attach a short description and picture(s) of the efforts given to recruit new members. Be sure to include the number of students reached in your efforts as well as the number of members who joined.
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Evidence of Retaining Members
Attach a short description and picture(s) of an event/effort that your chapter does to retain members throughout the school year.
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Evidence of Recognizing Members
Attach a list of awards, recognition opportunities, etc., your chapter members applied for and other ways your chapter recognizes its members.
Evidence of Alumni Engagement
Develop an initiative that engages in your chapter's EdRising alumni. Attach a short description and pictures of how your chapter engaged alumni, including the results.
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Evidence of School-wide Event
Host a school-wide event where non-members are invited and use the time to educate non-members about Educators Rising and Education & Training. Attached a description and pictures explaining and showcase your event, including the results.
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Leadership
Completed Projects
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Leadership Development
Development of Program of Work
Attend one (1) of the following state events: COLA (Chapter Officer Leadership Training), FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), or the UNK Education Symposium.
Member serving as a State Officer or running as a National Officer Candidate
Member serving as an Executive Committee Member or National Ambassador
Evidence of Leadership Development
Complete a leadership development opportunity with the members/officers of the organization. This can be an activity led by a member or the teacher leader. Attach a description of the activity and pictures of the members engaged in the activity.
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Evidence of Developed Program of Work
Develop a Program of Work for the year for your chapter. Attach calendar, handout, booklet, etc. that is used and distributed to members.
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Evidence of attendance at (1) of the following state events: COLA (Chapter Officer Leadership Training), FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), or the UNK Education Symposium.
Attach evidence (registration, pictures, article from paper, etc.) of 1 of these events. Include event name attended.
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Evidence of member serving as a State Officer or running for as a National Officer Candidate.
Have a member(s) run for or be selected to serve on the Nebraska State Officer Team or National Student Officer Team • Attach the name of the student and a picture of the officer with their team or the first page of their officer application.
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Evidence of member serving on an Executive Committee or as a National Student Ambassador
Have a member(s) run for or be selected to serve as an Executive Committee Member or National Student Ambassador • Attach the name of the student and a picture of the student with their team or the first page of their application.
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Promoting Educators Rising
Completed Projects
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Utilize Social Media
Host a Fundraiser
Submit a nomination for Chapter or Member of the Month
Present to a local school or community organization
Promote your chapter through local newspaper, radio station or TV channel
Evidence of Utilizing Social Media
Utilize social media (any combination of platforms) to promote your chapter’s activities. Attach a summary of social media use across all platforms, including social media usernames/handles.
Evidence of Hosting Fundraising Event
Seek out funding for your chapter through a fundraising activity. Attach a description of the fundraiser and a picture, be sure to include the outcome!
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Evidence of submitting a nomination for Chapter or Member of the Month
Submit a nomination for Chapter or Member of the Month. Attach a copy of the application submission form.
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Evidence of presentation to a local school or community organization about Educators Rising
Present to a local school or community organization about Educators Rising (e.g. LionsClub, Kiwanis, Board ofEducation, NEA, etc.). Attach the promotional piece used to share with them and a description of the opportunity.
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Evidence of promoting your chapter involvement in your local newspaper, radio station, or TV channel
Promote your chapter involvement in your local newspaper, radio station, or TV channel. Attach a newspaper article, link to a radio broadcast or PSA script, or link to a TV segment.
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Competitive Events & Programs
Completed Projects
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Complete a Feed Nebraska Project
Participate in State Competitive Events or the LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl
Participate in one of the Outreach projects offered by the State Peer Officer Team
Participate in the Statewide Community Service Project
Apply for one (1) of the following state awards: Community Literacy Impact, Blue & White Chapter Affiliation, Education & Training Achievement (either level), Member of the Year, Teacher Leader of the Year, Administrator of the Year, or Outstanding Alumni
Evidence of Feed Nebraska Project
Complete a Feed Nebraska Project. Attach a description of the project, including the results. (Don't forget to apply for this award as well!)
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Evidence of registration in Competitive Events or the LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl.
Members are registered for State Competitive Events or the LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl. Attach the list of events with names of chapter members registered for these events.
Evidence of chapter Signing Day Initiative.
Host a signing day for seniors in your chapter. Please provide a description of the event (date, number of students engaged, etc.) and attach a picture below.
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Evidence of participation in the Statewide Community Service Project
Participate in Statewide Community Service Project, attach a picture of your application for the project award.
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