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title: "Awards Program"
organization: "National Art Education Foundation (NAEF)"
category: prize
deadline: 2026-11-02
valid_through: 2026-11-02
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "National recognition for outstanding art educators"
eligibility: "Open to active NAEA members who meet established criteria for award nominations. Membership is not required for the Eisner Lifetime Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Outside the Profession Award, and Committee on Multiethnic Concerns (COMC), J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. Award. NAEA Board Members, Board Members-Elect, Regional Representatives, and voting members of a state association board are ineligible during their terms. Individuals serving on awards committees cannot be considered for awards they are reviewing. Immediate family members may not nominate other family members."
source_url: "https://arteducators.org/awards-program"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/awards-program-national-art-education-foundation-naef-e5fed58f"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-08-11T04:05:15.660299
---
# Awards Program

**Organization**: National Art Education Foundation (NAEF)
**Category**: prize
**Deadline**: 2026-11-02
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: National recognition for outstanding art educators
**Eligibility**: Open to active NAEA members who meet established criteria for award nominations. Membership is not required for the Eisner Lifetime Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Outside the Profession Award, and Committee on Multiethnic Concerns (COMC), J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. Award. NAEA Board Members, Board Members-Elect, Regional Representatives, and voting members of a state association board are ineligible during their terms. Individuals serving on awards committees cannot be considered for awards they are reviewing. Immediate family members may not nominate other family members.

## Description

The NAEA Awards Program recognizes outstanding art educators across all Divisions and Regions, and from each state and province. The program offers over 100 awards at state, regional, and national levels, celebrating achievements and service in art education. Nominations are accepted from individual members, state/province associations, and NAEA Interest Groups. The program aims to honor dedication to the development of future professional members and contributions to the improvement of art education.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://arteducators.org/awards-program
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/awards-program-national-art-education-foundation-naef-e5fed58f