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The  WAEA Tribute Award is given annually to recognize an individual or group who over time has made significant contributions and/or service to WAEA. We are looking to honor individuals who have made contributions in one or more of the following areas

  • LEADERSHIP: ​​​Leadership contributions to the State and/or National Association
  • LEARNING: Contributed to WAEA/NAEA through their knowledge and understanding of the processes of artistic growth as well as the the theory and practice of teaching art (for example by presenting at conferences and writing articles)
  • ADVOCACY: Advocated for visual arts and the importance of art education in schools
  • ASSESSMENT: Helped develop accountability systems for assessing performance in art 

Nominations are due February 1.

​Award winner will be honored at the OSPI Superintendent High School Art Show Reception in May.



Nomination are strengthened by....
  • Letters of Support: from WAEA/NAEA Members, Co-workers, Administrators and friends of the Nominee
tribute award nomination form
email our Awards Chair

TRIBUTE AWARD WINNERS

2022 Mari Atkinson
2021 Gale Riley
​2020 Dee Dickinson
2019 Lisa Crubaugh
2018 Cathy Tanasse
2017 Ginny Lane
2016 Faye Scannell
2015 Dr. AnnRené Joseph

2014 Katie Hall
2013 Deborah Barten
2012 Joye Melby
2011 Carl Clausen
2010 Paul L. Berg
2009 Una McAlinden
2008 Lorinne Lee
2007 Susan Hamilton
2006 Washington Mutual
2005 Gretchen Johnston
2005 Annita Shaw
2004 Hazel Koenig
2003 Larry Metcalf
2003 Dee Dee Rainbow
2002 Susan Russell
2001 Dr. Michael Silver
2000 ESD SPI Art Show Coordinators
1999 Gina May
1998 Dr. Frank "Buster" Brouillet
1997 Dr. Judith Billings

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  • About
  • Join & Connect!
    • Join WAEA/NAEA
    • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
    • WAEA Clock Hours
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • WAEA Meetings >
      • Meeting Minutes
    • Virtual Workshops
    • Regional ESD Events
    • Fall Conference- 2022
    • Leadership Summit- Winter
    • Conference Archives >
      • Fall Conference- 2021 >
        • ConferenceSchedule2021 >
          • Welcome and Chat 2021
          • Keynote2021
          • Awards2021
          • 50YearsParty2021
          • WAEA Morning Chat 2021
          • MelissaPurtee2021
          • CynthiaGaub2021
          • IsoldeBeebe2021
          • WAEAMeeting2021
          • MareSullivan2021
          • PortfolioProject2021
          • TenTabTips2021
          • ChooseYourOwnAdventure2021
        • WAEA MarketPlace
        • WAEAResourceShare2021
      • Fall Conference- 2019
    • NATIONAL & PAC REGION EVENTS
    • Art Shows >
      • EDUCATOR EXHIBITS >
        • Teachers as Artists
      • STUDENT SHOWS and Contests >
        • YAM >
          • YAM EXHIBITION
          • YAM FLAG >
            • YAM FLAG WINNERS
          • YAM RUBRICS
        • Superintendent's High School Art Show
  • Publications
    • Splatter Magazine
    • WAEA E-News
  • Board & GOVERNANCE
    • Governance
    • Executive Board
    • Division Reps
    • Committee Chairs
    • ESD Regional VPs
    • Past Presidents
  • EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
    • ED&I Resources
    • WAEA Accessibility Policy
    • Harassment Response Policy
  • Advocacy
    • Senate Bill 5878
    • Advocacy Topics
    • Advocacy Resources
    • POSITION STATEMENTS
    • Advocacy Events
    • Advocacy Partners
  • WAEA Partners
    • WAEA Sponsors
    • NAEA & PACIFIC REGION
    • ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
    • Art Museums
  • AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Awards >
      • Annual WAEA Awards
      • National Awards
      • WAEA TRIBUTE AWARD
      • Art Educator of the Month
    • Scholarships >
      • Student Scholarships
      • Educator Scholarships
  • Resources
    • Visual Art Standards
    • Lesson Plans and Blogs
    • Art for Social Change
    • Clock Hour Opportunities
    • WAEA FORMS