Omicron Tau Theta Awards
OMICRON TAU THETA OUTSTANDING JOURNAL ARTICLE AWARD
An award for the outstanding JCTE article of the year (volume) shall be made in the form of a certificate. It shall be named Omicron Tau Theta Outstanding Journal Article Award.
This award is administered by the JCTE Editorial Board.
OMICRON TAU THETA DISSERTATION AWARD
An award for outstanding doctoral research shall be made in the form of a plaque. To be eligible for this award, the student must be a member of OTT in good standing and nominated by their advisor via email to the National OTT Advisor. The dissertation must be defended during the 12-month time period prior to the award.
ANTHONY G. PORRECA AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
An award for distinguished service to OTT shall be made in the form of a plaque. It shall be named Anthony G. Porreca Award for Distinguished Service to Omicron Tau Theta. It is to be administered by the OTT Executive Board and only when there is unanimity of feeling that such recognition is merited.
Criteria for Anthony G. Porreca Award for Distinguished Service to Omicron Tau Theta
1. Multiple-year contributions to growth and advancement of local and national Omicron Tau Theta.
2. Contributions in critical areas such as publications, chapter growth, and improvement, chapter and member services, leadership development, and/or research and innovation.
3. Outstanding character and personality supportive of the mission of OTT.
4. Intense interest in and a strong commitment to the aims and ideals of OTT.
5. Multiple-year involvement in local and national activities of Omicron Tau Theta.
6. Mentorship attitude and behavior toward less experienced members of OTT.
7. Positive representation as leader and scholar throughout professional education career.
8. Members who are in good standing and who have been OTT members for at least five (5) years are eligible for the award.
OTT OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD
An award for distinguished service to OTT and CTE shall be made in the form of a plaque.
Criteria for Omicron Tau Theta Outstanding Professional Service Award
1. The award is presented to an OTT member for outstanding service to the career and technical education profession and Omicron Tau Theta.
2. Outstanding character and personality supportive of the mission of Career and Technical Education and OTT.
3. Positive representation as leader and scholar throughout professional education career.
4. Members who are in good standing and who have been OTT members for at least three years (3) are eligible for the award.
NOMINATION/SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The candidate's nomination must be submitted to the OTT Executive Board in “Word” format and include the following information:
An official nomination by an OTT member or OTT chapter.
Candidate MUST be an OTT member
Candidate information to submit:
1. Brief statement (not to exceed 300 words) identifying reasons why the candidate deserves to receive one of the OTT “Service” Awards.
2. Educational History (Institution, date, degree).
3. Employment History (Educationally related).
4. Support for the nomination – chronological list of all appropriate OTT (Omicron Tau Theta)/CTE (Career and Technical Education) related activities. For example,
Contributions to local and national OTT/CTE
Leadership activities in local and national OTT/CTE
Service activities in local and national OTT/CTE
Activities to Promote Research and Scholarship in OTT/CTE (may wish to list major publications/presentations).
Submit nomination(s) in “Word” format to:
Dr. Elaine Adams
OTT National Advisor
adamsje@uga.edu