Houk Award
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
ELIGIBILITY
Any PreK-12 teacher or community educator in the Miami Valley who has demonstrated a proven commitment and dedication to arts education through the development of initiatives, programs, or curricula that promote creative learning and have enhanced the lives of their students or learners.
NOMINATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE
1. Educators are nominated by any student or peer of the educator using the form above. Nominations are due by March 14, 2025.
2. Nominees are contacted on or by March 17, 2025, and provided further application materials and next steps.
3. Nominees submit any necessary application materials via email by April 4, 2025.
4. A panel of judges will review all submissions and decide between April 7-April 11, 2025
5. The award recipient will be notified in the days thereafter.
We encourage you and your colleagues and students to nominate an educator in the greater Miami Valley area who excels in the field of art education.
For more information about the Houk Award, contact Education Coordinator and Community Liaison Bryan Smith at Bsmith@daytonart.org.

Gail was recognized for her exemplary service and merit.