Academic Awards Nomination Forms
Nomination forms can be downloaded here using free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
PLEASE NOTE: You can type your answers directly into the on-screen form fields and then print out your completed document. (Completed PDF files can only be saved if you have Acrobat Writer.) Or, you can print out the document and type your answers using a typewriter. ALL FORMS MUST BE TYPED. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Foundation at (405) 236-0006.
We seek nominations in the following categories:
1. Academic All-State honors 100 public high school seniors with a $2,000 scholarship and honors their high schools with an Academic All-State flag to mark their commitment to academic excellence. Students must be nominated by their superintendent or principal. Schools are encouraged to nominate all eligible students. Many Academic All-State Alumni remain active in foundation activities such as the All-State Alumni Mentor Program and work to help improve public education in our state. Academic All-State nominations must be postmarked on or before Nov. 28.
A student must meet one of the following standards to qualify to be nominated for this award.
- Composite ACT Score of at least 30 (on a National Testing Day)
- Combined SAT Critical Reading and Math Score of at least 1340 (on a National Testing Day)
- National Merit Scholarship Program Semi-Finalist
- National Achievement Scholarship Program Semi-Finalist
- National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program Semi-Finalist
Academic All-State Nomination Form (RTF, 240k)
2. The Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in Elementary/Secondary Teaching and Administration, which honors three educators (a public school elementary teacher, a secondary teacher, and an elementary/secondary administrator) with $10,000 cash awards and glass sculptures. In addition, the school or district of these three winners will each be presented a $2,000 cash award to support academic programs.
Teaching and Administration Nomination Form (PDF, 69k)
Teaching and Administration Nomination Form (RTF, 242k)
3. The Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in Teaching at a Regional University or Community College, which honors an outstanding teacher at a public regional university or community college with a $10,000 cash prize and glass sculpture. In addition, the institution or department of the winner will receive a $2,000 cash award to support academic programs.
Regional University or Community College Teaching Nomination Form (PDF, 52k)
Regional University or Community College Teaching Nomination Form (RTF, 421k)
4. The Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in Teaching at a Research University. A $10,000 cash award and glass sculpture will be awarded to one educator at a public research university. In addition, the institution or department of the winner will receive a $2,000 cash award to support academic programs.
Research University Teaching Nomination Form (PDF, 53k)
Research University Teaching Nomination Form (RTF, 420k)
Anyone may nominate an educator for a Medal for Excellence Award. All Medal for Excellence nominations must be postmarked on or before Nov. 24.
All honorees are selected by an independent committee of distinguished Oklahomans, chaired by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Marian P. Opala. Nominators will be notified in January of the receipt of their nominations. Please read all instructions carefully. Only those nominations that meet the stated requirements can be considered.