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ACEA PEGGY SPAIN MCDONALD INNOVATIVE STEM AWARD

           ACEA will recognize, through an engraved plaque, the Best Innovative STEM project that has been implemented and found to be successful by community education coordinators, directors, and program assistants. 

            This award is named in honor of Peggy Spain McDonald, who in the early 1970's was the driving force behind the implementation of community education in Alabama. By introducing the program to community leaders in the Birmingham-Jefferson County area, and by working to establish the Center for Community Education at the newly formed University of Alabama in Birmingham, Ms. McDonald played the key role in establishing community education in Alabama.
Criteria for Bright Idea Award
  1. Worthy of duplication/creativity of idea containing service learning while meeting community needs. Should be STEM based.
  2. Statewide or local applicability of the project 
  3. Number of people, ages, agencies, etc. involved in the project
  4. How "idea" enhanced community education, enhanced STEM 
  5. Ongoing application of "idea" and results 
  6. Person applying must be a member of ACEA 
 
Guidelines for Bright Idea Award

  1. Each entry must be accompanied by sufficient documentation to support the success of the idea when implemented. STEM should be a significant part of the idea.
  2. Each entry must be accompanied by one letter of support. 
  3. Include the name and address of the coordinator / director.
  4. Project should have been implemented during the previous or current school year to current time frame.
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      • Peggy Spain McDonald Innovative STEM Award
      • Charles Stewart Mott Award
      • Distinguished Service Award
      • Dr. Terry Peterson Award
      • Volunteer of the Year
      • Extended Day Director of the Year
      • Principal of the Year
      • Superintendent of the Year Award
      • Student Worker of the Year Award
      • Teacher of the Year Award
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