MAACCE Awards

The MAACCE Leadership Award is to recognize a leader in the field of Adult Education, particularly in terms of administration, instruction, and/or assessment. 

• Must be in the field of Adult Education a minimum of 3 years. 
• Must be in a leadership role at least one year. 
• Contributes significantly to local and/or regional/statewide programming. 
• Maintains a high quality program. 
• Manages resources wisely. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

The MAACCE Teacher/Instructor/Facilitator Award is to recognize instructional staff who contribute significantly to their local program in terms of student learning, growth, and retention.

• Use of various instructional strategies. 
• Conducts professional development at the local or regional level. 
• Advocates for student learning and growth. 
• Contributes significantly to program outcomes. 
• Recognized by the local program staff as being an asset to the program. 

The MAACCE Support Staff Award has been updated to recognize individuals who do not teach a class but who contribute significantly to their local program and student outcomes. 

• Currently or recently been employed in a position that provides direct support to  instructors and/or students.
• Contributes significantly to program outcomes, in terms of teacher professional development, student enrollment, wrap around services, direct assistance to students and/or to the success of instructors. 

The MAACCE Volunteer Award is to recognize an individual who volunteers their time and energy to an Adult Education program. 

• Be a current or recent (within the past year) volunteer with an Adult Education program. 
• Provides services that help staff/instructors/students achieve their goals. 
• Contributes significant time and energy to the program. 
• Advocates for the program and/or the students. 

The MAACCE Partner Award is to recognize community, not-for-profit organizations, or businesses that partner with an Adult Education program. 

• Be a current or recent (within the past year) partner with an Adult Education program. 
• Provides vital support to the students, staff, or instructors of a program. 
• Demonstrates numerous examples of collaboration that help students achieve success. 
• Be committed to the goals of the program. 
• Is a strong advocate for the program in the community. 

The MAACCE Student Award is to recognize students who have been enrolled in Adult Education programs within the current fiscal year. 

• Be a current or former student (within the current fiscal year) of an Adult Education program. 
• Demonstrates good attendance and commitment to learning. 
• Shows determination in order to achieve success. 
• Be a positive role model for other students. 
• Achieved or actively working to achieve educational and career goal.