Application Process:

Letter of application and letter of recommendation may be mailed or e-mailed and must be postmarked by July 15 of the next Annual Conference year .

Applicants will be notified of their status early in September.

Email contact: Dr. Helen Pashley (awards@stanys.org)

Application Information:

If you are a new teacher, we welcome your application. If you are a veteran, please encourage your new colleagues to apply.

 To be selected, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Has commenced the second though fifth year of full time teaching in September.
• Has never attended the STANYS Conference.
• Is a member of STANYS (upon application).
• Will attend this year’s full conference.
• Has submitted an application letter and a recommendation from a principal or department leader.

Letter of Application
Letter of Recommendation

In the letter of application, the teacher should address the following questions:

•  Why do you wish to attend the conference?
•  How will this award help you?
•  Please include your home and school addresses, phone numbers, e-mail address, grade level and courses taught. Enclose a STANYS membership form and check if necessary.

The letter of recommendation from the principal or department leader should include comments concerning the following:

• How will the applicant’s attendance at the conference benefit your district?
• Does s/he show evidence for a promising career in science teaching?
• If the award is not received, will the teacher be allowed to participate in the conference?
• Please verify that the applicant is entering the second through fifth year of teaching and will be able to attend the full conference.