SDAEYC AWARDS
Professional development and the recognition of excellence are of critical importance to the South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children (SDAEYC). The SDAEYC awards celebrate those dedicated to the field of early childhood education and acknowledge dedicated professionals whose work impacts the quality of care and early education for young children in inclusive settings and their families.
The Awards Committee is seeking nominations for four honorary awards to be given at the annual SDAEYC Conference. Evidence of philosophy and activities should be presented in the description of outstanding service and in the letter of support from peers and/or students.
Award Categories
SDAEYC Membership Required
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Early Childhood Education Teacher Award
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Outstanding Educator Award
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Early Childhood Education Leadership Award
SDAEYC Membership NOT required
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Early Childhood Education Student Award
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Citizens Award
Above: Early Childhood Education Teacher Award winner, Patricia Buechler; SDAEYC Executive Director, Janessa Bixel
Right (from left): Nicole Lanning & Amelia Bannister accepting for the Early Childhood Education Leadership Award winner Rachel Busmann; SDAEYC Executive Director, Janessa Bixel
Left: SDAEYC President, Kevin Nelson; 2024 Professional Citizens Award winners Jackie Hendry & Krystal Schoenbauer; SDAEYC Executive Director, Janessa Bixel
Left: Early Childhood Education Student Award winner, Inez Hohn; SDAEYC Past President; Kay Cutler; SDAEYC Executive Director, Janessa Bixel
Right: SDAEYC Secretary, Karen Rieck; Outstanding Educator Award winner, Kristine Bjorum; SDAEYC Executive Director, Janessa Bixel
