WAHPERD is proud to announce a new recognition:
The Marburger-Gates
Young Professional Award
The Marburger-Gates Young Professional Award
Individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel
in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of
leadership for other educators to follow.
THE CRITERIA
The Marburger-Gates Nominees are up and coming leaders who meet each of the following criteria:
•Demonstrates excellence, creativity and leadership in teaching.
•Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community
•Clearly serves as a role model for educators both personally and professionally
QUALIFICATIONS
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Marburger-Gates Young Professional Award nominees must be 35 years of age or younger and in
their first 10 years of the profession.
Marburger-Gates Young Professional Award Nominees represent the K-12 education arena
and/or University setting.
Previous 2016 Marburger-Gates Young Professional Award recipients are not eligible for
nomination, however past nominees may be nominated again.
Member of WAHPERD
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION:
•Nominators are strongly encouraged to work closely with nominees to ensure complete and accurate
nominations.
•Nominations for the must be submitted using this nomination form and format.
 Include resume and up to 2 letters of recommendation.
Nominee
Name
Home Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
Email
Current School District
Title/Position
School Address
City
State
Zip
Work Phone
Nominator
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
I. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Provide specific examples of how the nominee is an
emerging leader in their chosen field. (500 words or less)
II. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: Provide specific examples of how the nominee provides
valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community. Include type and
length of service in civic and service organizations and initiatives. (500 words or less)
III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CRITERIA: Include any additional
information you feel is important for consideration of your nominee. Include awards, honors,
publications, articles and/or testimonials that demonstrate service to their profession, community,
and, most importantly, to the field of education and their students. (500 words or less)