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Professional Awards

Each year, the University of Virginia chapter recognizes outstanding educators for their professional dedication and commitment.  Awards and criteria may be found below.  Nomination deadlines may be found on the chapter events calendar.

Please forward two letters of support to:

Kim Cousins
PDK Vice President
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
1610 Owensville Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901


The Alton L. Taylor Administrative Leadership Award

Criteria for the Alton L. Taylor Administrative Leadership Award:

   1. May be any outstanding educational administrator.
   2. Must display qualities of excellence in leadership.
   3. Must have personal qualities of exceptional character and high standards of integrity
   4. Must be an individual who has promoted education on the local, regional, state, or national level.


Teacher of the Year Awards


Please note that separate nominations may be made for the following categories:

   a. elementary
   b. secondary
   d. first-year teacher

Criteria for Outstanding Teachers of the Year Awards (Elementary / Secondary / First-Year):

   1. Must have leadership
   2. Must relate to students in a positive manner and have the respect of the students.
   3. Must have the highest standards of character and integrity.
   4. Must be one who motivates and inspires.



Congratulations to the 2009 professional award recipients!

Teachers of the Year
Jeanne Derry
Debbie Parmelle

Outstanding First-Year Teacher
Catherine Brown

The Alton L. Taylor Administrative Leadership Award
Dr. Greg Domecq



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