advisor awards

Announced annually at the state and national conferences, the recipients of these awards have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the goals and objectives of TSA.  Remember to see the Technology Activities Guide for full details on how you can participate.

• tsa chapter excellence
• tsa advisor of the year
• distinguished service award

TSA Chapter Excellence

The TSA Chapter Excellence Award recognizes chapters that are outstanding models. Many areas of chapter operation are reviewed, including meetings, scholastic and educational activities, service projects, conference participation, team awards and recognition, and general chapter activities. Also taken into consideration are chapter fund-raising projects and leadership development activities. Chapters may not receive this award two years in a row. Congratulations to many outstanding TSA chapters who have been recipients of this award.

TSA Advisor of the Year

The TSA Advisor of the Year Award gives TSA chapter presidents and members, working with state advisors, the opportunity to recognize the work of their chapter advisor that makes the chapter a success. Advisor activities in the classroom and at local, state, and national levels are reviewed. A chapter advisor receiving the award might also demonstrate considerable skill in promoting TSA and in facilitating and recognizing accomplishments of students. Advisors may not receive this award two years in a row. Congratulations to many outstanding advisors who have been recipients of this award.

Distinguished Service Award

The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award is selected on the basis of valued service to TSA. Both past and present contributions are considered (as verified by responsible parties). Criteria include the following:

1. Association with TSA in some capacity for a minimum of three years.
2. Active participation as evidenced by attendance at the conference, membership on committees, judging student events, etc.
3. Involvement with advancing TSA as evidenced by work in professional education groups, publications, research, etc.
4. High standards of attainment as shown by establishment of new TSA chapters, program expansion or innovation, or by accomplishments of student members who have achieved prominence and distinction.
5. Recognition by fellow professionals as indicated by similar awards from local, district, state, or regional groups.
6. Current Board of Directors members are excluded from the nomination during their respective terms of office.

For more information on awards go to:

www.tsawww.org/membership/awards/awards.html