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WINTER 2016 | ADVOCATE 17 Around AEA Affi rmative Action Award PURPOSE: The AEA Affi rmative Action Award honors leadership in increasing the number of ethnic minority students choosing to enter teaching, efforts that improve school-district hiring practices and increased minority employment, and successful implementation of affi rmative action policies within school districts. ELIGIBILITY: Any AEA member, AEA local association, or Arizona public school district may be candidates for this award. AWARD: The honoree is featured in the AEA Salute to Excellence award booklet and on the AEA website. Presentation of the award, a plaque, is made at the AEA Foundation's Salute to Excellence ceremony. Diversity Award PURPOSE: The AEA Diversity Award recognizes excellence in teaching or promoting diversity, tolerance, and respect for humankind through an instructional program or curriculum. ELIGIBILITY: Any AEA member or team of AEA members may be nominated for this award. AWARD: The honoree is featured in the AEA Salute to Excellence award booklet and on the AEA website. Presentation of the award, a plaque, is made at the AEA Foundation's Salute to Excellence ceremony. Partners in Education Award PURPOSE: The AEA honors those who support neighborhood schools. The award honors corporations, local businesses, individuals, or community groups that exhibit exemplary support for local public schools. ELIGIBILITY: Local association presidents accept nominations from members, but select only one nominee per year. All qualifi ed nominees earn Partners in Education Awards. AWARD: The honoree is featured in the AEA Salute to Excellence award booklet and on the AEA website. Presentation of the award, a plaque, is made at the AEA Foundation's Salute to Excellence ceremony. Presidential Award for Excellence in Education News Coverage PURPOSE: The AEA recognizes print, radio, and television reporters for exceptional work in covering education issues and events. ELIGIBILITY: Local association presidents nominate media outlets or reporters for their performance. More than one nomination is allowed. The AEA President selects the fi nal award winners, though all who qualify are honored. AWARD: The honoree is featured in the AEA Salute to Excellence award booklet and on the AEA website. Presentation of the award, a plaque, is made at the AEA Foundation's Salute to Excellence ceremony. Public Relations Partner Award PURPOSE: The AEA honors an exceptional school public relations person who has demonstrated a strong relationship between the district, the local association, and the community and whose efforts have improved the public's understanding about public schools. ELIGIBILITY: Local association president nominates the PR person from their district. AWARD: The honoree is featured in the AEA Salute to Excellence award booklet and on the AEA website. Presentation of the award, a plaque, is made at the AEA Foudation's Salute to Excellence ceremony. School Bell Award PURPOSE: AEA presents the School Bell Award to honor excellence in local association communications. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants are honored for quality in content, balance of coverage, style, appearance, and Association advocacy in their work to share the Association's message with various audiences. AWARD: Winners receive a gift card and certifi cate of appreciation.