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- Any educator or layperson in any community who has contributed outstanding leadership in the advancement of intergroup and interpersonal understanding is eligible.
- The individual selected shall have demonstrated a concern for and have actively worked with various groups. The activities may have involved different cultures, subcultures, social, racial, and/or religious groups.
- Activities of the nominee must be of a continuing nature.
- The award may be made for activities of the nominee on the local, state, national or international level.
- The award is not limited to UEP members; however, if the nominee is presently an educator, he or she must be a member of the United Education Profession (UEP).
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E. Harper Johnson
Human Relations Award
for an Educator or Layperson
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- The Human Relations Committee of the local association shall get permission to sponsor the award from the appropriate local governing body.
- All local association members shall have the opportunity to submit names of nominees for the award. Those associations presenting a nominee for the E. Harper Johnson Award shall:
- Submit all entries in portfolio form.
- The portfolio should be organized following the format below.
- Introduction
Rationale for recommendation.
- Include length of time candidate has been involved in human relations activities.
- Activities (examples: student activities, parent, community, teacher, administrator, other activities). Activities should include need, description, impact and documentation.
- Send documentary evidence; such as news articles, testimonials from persons who know the individual (limit 10), a listing of any previous awards or recognition from organizations or associations which substantiate the person's active, continuous pursuit in this area.
- Multimedia documentation not to exceed five (5) minutes in length.
- Include a photograph of the nominee. A 5½" x 7" glossy picture is preferred.
- All entries must be sent to:
TEA Human Relations Committee
Tennessee Education Association
801 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
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All nominations and supporting materials must be postmarked or marked for shipment on or before February 2.
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The TEA Human Relations Committee will examine the data of the nominees submitted and submit selected nominees to the TEA Board of Directors for final approval of the awards.
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The awards will be presented at the TEA Representative Assembly.
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Criteria used in judging nominees for TEA E. Harper Johnson Human Relations Awards for an educator and a layperson:
Content of Activities 40%
Effectiveness of Activities 40%
Display of Materials 20%
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An association may submit a nominee in each category if desired.
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