The Let's Grow Kids Early Educator of the Year Award recognizes excellence in the teaching of Vermont’s young children (birth to age five). We are seeking nominations for the “unsung heroes”—those early educators who go above and beyond for Vermont’s children and strive to provide outstanding quality in early care and education through their work. One winner will be awarded $5,000 plus all expenses paid to attend the VtAEYC annual conference and one national conference. The winner's program will also receive $500.

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We are seeking nominations for center-, home- or school-based child care professionals. Please complete and submit the nomination form so we can send an award application to the individual being nominated.

Nominations must be received by midnight on May 1, 2019.

Awards will be announced at the VtAEYC conference in October 2019.

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Nominees must meet all requirements below to be considered for this award:
  • Center-, home- or school-based child care professional
  • Individual's place of employment has at least 4 stars in Vermont's STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) or is NAEYC or NAFCC accredited
  • Individual has been an early childhood educator for 3 or more years
Please note: Individuals can nominate up to 2 people. Employees of Let's Grow Kids as well as previous winners, are ineligible for the award.

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