Heritage Award

• The candidate must be a VATE member and a person of color who has made noteworthy contributions to the field within three calendar years prior to and including the year of nomination.
• The candidate must have accomplished at least two of the following:
  • Held an office in VATE or its local affiliate
  • Served in an official capacity on behalf of local affiliate or VATE
  • Earned an advanced degree or be currently enrolled in a degree program
  • Attended at least two English/Language arts conferences
  • Attended seminars/conferences on cultural studies or cultural inclusion in the classroom
• The candidate must have accomplished at least three of the following:
  • Published an article in The Needle’s Eye, Virginia English Bulletin, or other professional publication
  • Served as a consultant to or organized a program/unit/inservice on issues of cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Sponsored a newsletter/bulletin which reflects a diverse ethnicity
  • Served as a presenter/panelist on programs, workshops, or seminars which
  • Fostered an awareness of cultural experiences
  • Organized or sponsored a club for students which promotes cultural awareness
  • Implemented a course of study for a school or division which explores issues relating to cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Other contributions which judges should consider listed and briefly explained
• Procedure
  • List and document achievements (excerpts from programs, copies of articles, etc.).
  • Submit two letters of endorsement of achievements from officals such as supervisors, principals, and others.
  • Include a cover page with the following information:
    Name, address, place of employment, length of employment, membership in professional organizations, and education.

All completed materials should be postmarked by September 15 and sent to:

Mary Davis
Multicultural Liason
1700 Johnson Rd. #9A
Petersburg, VA 23805