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Adult Learner of the Year Award
Recognizes an adult learner who has demonstrated perseverance, leadership, personal growth, and commitment to education while balancing significant adult responsibilities.
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Awards & Nominations
Help VAACE celebrate the adult learners, educators, administrators, partners, programs, and innovators whose work is advancing adult education across Virginia.
Explore Award CategoriesRecognize Someone Exceptional
Choose an award category below to review the description and open the official Microsoft nomination form. Strong nominations should include specific examples of accomplishments, leadership, innovation, service, and impact.
Award Nomination Forms
Select an award and use the button on the card to open the corresponding Microsoft form.
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Joan E.D. Kushnir Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Honors an exceptional adult education instructor whose dedication, innovation, and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of adult learners.
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Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award
Recognizes an administrator whose leadership, vision, and service strengthen adult education programs, staff, partnerships, and learner success.
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State Innovation of the Year Award
Celebrates an innovative practice, project, partnership, or program that addresses a need, creates measurable impact, and can inspire replication.
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Outstanding Educational Partner Award
Honors a business, organization, agency, or community partner whose collaboration has significantly strengthened adult education opportunities.
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Excellence in Local Programming Award
Recognizes a local adult education program that demonstrates excellence through strong outcomes, innovation, partnerships, and learner-centered services.
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Outstanding Achievement in Correctional Education Award
Honors exceptional achievement, leadership, service, or innovation in correctional education and the expansion of learning opportunities in correctional settings.
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Paige Stirrup Outstanding Support Staff of the Year Award
Recognizes an outstanding support staff member whose dedication, professionalism, service, and commitment have made a significant impact on adult education programs and the learners they serve.
Open Nomination FormHow to Submit
Follow these three simple steps to prepare a strong nomination.
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Select the Award
Choose the category that best reflects the nominee's role, accomplishments, and impact.
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Gather Supporting Details
Prepare specific examples, outcomes, accomplishments, partnerships, and evidence of success.
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Complete the Form
Open the linked Microsoft form, answer each question carefully, and submit the nomination.
Help Us Celebrate Excellence
Your nomination helps VAACE recognize the people, programs, and partners who make a lasting difference for adult learners and communities across Virginia.