Charles A Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student |
AWARD DESCRIPTION
The Regional & Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student awards recognize adult students from the three CEANY Regions (East, West and South) who have achieved excellence by demonstrating
persistence, drive and success in overcoming obstacles to achieve their educational goals.
The Regional & Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student awards recognize adult students from the three CEANY Regions (East, West and South) who have achieved excellence by demonstrating
persistence, drive and success in overcoming obstacles to achieve their educational goals.
Regional winners are forwarded for state-wide consideration of the annual Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education
Student Award.
Student Award.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Nominations must be made by a current member of CEANY in good standing.
2. Each affiliate institution may nominate one adult student who was enrolled in a course or program during the past academic year.
3. Nominations must be for accomplishments during the academic year preceding the conference.
Nominations will be forwarded to regional chairs for the selection of a Regional Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student award recipient (one each in East, West and South Regions). All regional winners will be acknowledged at the CEANY Annual Conference and will receive a cash award of $1,000.
The CEANY Resolution & Awards Committee will select the state-wide Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student Award winner from the three regional winners. The state-wide winner will be given an additional $1,000 scholarship and will be invited to attend the annual CEANY conference to receive the award in person. Conference fees and the cost of the banquet will be waived and an overnight stay provided. Transportation and payment for any guests are the recipient’s responsibility. (Note: Regional winners will receive a scholarship
award of $1,000, and if chosen as the state-wide winner will also receive an additional $1,000 scholarship award.)
NOTE: If selected, winner agrees that CEANY may use the application and award information on the website and in conference information. Further, winner agrees that CEANY may use any photographs of the award ceremony in promotional materials.