2026 TN Early Educator Awards Nomination Form

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TQEE is thrilled to announce the return of the Tennessee Early Educator Awards. These awards aim to honor exceptional early childhood educators, elevate the early childhood education profession, and highlight the critical role high-quality early education plays for Tennessee’s children, families, and communities. The nomination window is open from Friday May 8, to Friday, June 5, at noon Central Time. Thank you for nominating an early educator!

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* 1. Your Name

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* 2. Your Email Address

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* 3. Your Phone Number

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* 4. Relationship to Nominee

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* 5. Nominee's Name

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* 6. Nominee's Email Address (Double check as we will use this to notify the nominee that they have been nominated)

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* 7. Nominee's Phone Number (Cell number or workplace phone number)

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* 8. Nominee's Organization (e.g. - Little Lamb's Childcare, Kingsport City Schools, etc.)

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* 9. What county does your nominee work in?

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* 10. Category of Nomination

Excellence in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Preschool)

Excellence in Early Elementary Education (Kindergarten through Third Grade)

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* 11. Does your nominee meet the eligibility criteria?

Nominees must:

Be currently employed full-time in Tennessee.

Care for and teach children from birth through preschool in a regulated center, family child care home, or school-based program OR within grades K-3 at a state-accredited public or charter school.

Have been an early childhood educator for three or more years.

Demonstrate a passion for teaching, love of children, and respectful engagement with parents and families.

2026 TN Early Educator Awards Nomination Form

Nominate Now!

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* 1. Your Name

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* 2. Your Email Address

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* 3. Your Phone Number

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* 4. Relationship to Nominee

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* 5. Nominee's Name

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* 6. Nominee's Email Address (Double check as we will use this to notify the nominee that they have been nominated)

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* 7. Nominee's Phone Number (Cell number or workplace phone number)

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* 8. Nominee's Organization (e.g. - Little Lamb's Childcare, Kingsport City Schools, etc.)

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* 9. What county does your nominee work in?

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* 10. Category of Nomination

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* 12. Has this nominee been told you are nominating them?

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* 13. How did you hear about the TN Early Educator Awards?

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* 14. Sign me up for news and updates!