RAEA 2026 Outstanding Preservice Chapter Award Application

Retired Art Educators Alliance Interest Group (RAEA) 2026 Outstanding Preservice Chapter Award Application

Award will be presented at the 2026 NAEA Convention.
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025

The following are the required components of the online application. Please review and begin gathering required evidence needed for the online application due December 1, 2025.
Name (Preservice Chapter President)*

First NameLast Name
Email (Preservice Chapter President)*
Name (Preservice Chapter Advisor)*

First NameLast Name
Email (Preservice Chapter Advisor)*
College/University Name*
College/University Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
List of elected officers (include names, position, and email contact information) *
Upload a one-page support letter from the preservice chapter advisor. The letter should describe:
- Overall character of the group and the leadership habits of the student chapter government
- Frequency of meetings and general agenda of meetings
- Advisor’s relationship with the chapter
- Specific qualifications that make the chapter a candidate for receiving the award
- PDF file type preferred
Support letter from the preservice chapter advisor.*

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Upload a one-page support letter from the preservice chapter president. The letter should highlight chapter activity in:
- Advocacy activities
- Community service projects
- Professional development activities
- Fundraising activities
- Local, state, and national presentations conducted by preservice chapter members
- PDF file type preferred
Support letter from the preservice chapter president.*

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Upload a list of student chapter members with their NAEA membership numbers. Complete and upload the NAEA Preservice Chapter Registration Form.
Student NAEA membership numbers.*

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Upload a four-page PDF file that documents at least six examples of your preservice chapter activities. Choose multiple photos, images, and text that provide evidence of activities that align with the Scoring Rubric categories. Documents can include activities from the 2024-2025 academic year and the Fall 2025 term.
- Online Media Presence
- Collaboration and Community
- Professional Growth and Development
Preservice Chapter Activities*

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I understand that my chapter must be registered with the National Art Education Association (NAEA) for the 2025-2026 academic year to be eligible to receive this award. Verification of chapter registration will take place when the online application is submitted. I certify that all information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I hereby nominate the above chapter for the RAEA Outstanding Preservice Chapter Award sponsored by the Retired Art Educators Alliance Interest Group (RAEA) and submit for consideration the accompanying required information.*

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Retired Art Educators Alliance Interest Group (RAEA) 2026 Outstanding Preservice Chapter Award Application