Cowan Award Nomination Form

The Cowan Award is presented to an outstanding full-time English teacher at a two-year college in the Southeast who has been a member in good standing of TYCA-SE for a minimum of the five previous years. The Cowan Award winner demonstrates exceptional skill in instruction, develops creative approaches to curriculum and instruction, and exhibits a leadership role within the academic department. The winner receives an individual plaque, free conference registration for the year, $1000.00, and the addition of his or her name to the Cowan Award Winners’ plaque and Cowan Award Display. 

The nominator should provide up to ten pages of samples or descriptions of the nominee’s work to support the nomination. Also, include up to five letters from professional colleagues (these may be outside your institution and do not count in the ten-page limit).  

Criteria for Nomination 
1.	1.	1.	Quality instruction (techniques and approaches)
2.	2.	2.	Development of curriculum materials
3.	3.	3.	Effective leadership with the department
4.	4.	4.	Participation in workshops, conferences, and other activities related to teaching English

This form must be submitted by one person but accompanied by the signature of two other persons, not necessarily from the nominee’s institution, one of whom must teach in the same subject area as the nominee. The nominee must be a member in good standing of TYCA-SE and must be willing to attend the annual conference. The winner may not be a current member of the REC.

Name of Nominee 		______________________________________________________
College of Nominee		______________________________________________________
College Address 		______________________________________________________
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Name of Nominator		______________________________________________________
Position of Nominator	______________________________________________________
College Address		______________________________________________________					______________________________________________________

Cosigner’s Name		______________________________________________________
Cosigner’s Position		______________________________________________________

Cosigner’s Name	 	_____________________________________________________
Cosigner’s Position 		_____________________________________________________

Please submit this form and supporting documentation by December 1st  
TYCA-SE Awards Chair:
Emily Ford
Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
or email all forms to 
eford@southwest.tn.edu