The OEA Blue Ribbon Association Award recognizes a local affiliate of the Ohio Education Association for its demonstration of innovative work related to OEAs four strategic priorities.
- Build local capacity to be more relevant to members.
- Educate and organize members to build support for quality public education.
- Build OEA as a member resource for professional issues.
- Educate and organize OEA and its members to advocate for racial, social, and economic justice
Local associations presented with the Blue Ribbon Award have shown themselves to be true advocates of public education and its employees. Recipients will receive a monetary award in the amount of $1,000.
Local Associations are limited to receiving this award to once every two years.
The award will be presented at the OEA Spring Representative Assembly Awards Luncheon. For additional information, please contact Awards by emailing: awards@ohea.org.
NOTE: The completed online application form must be received on or before January 31, 2025. ** Late applications will not be considered.
All applicants will receive notification of receipt of his/her application. The finalists may receive an interview request at the discretion of the committee. Only complete applications will be considered. The OEA Awards and Scholarship Committee reserves the right to present no award, or to refer an applicant to another award or scholarship.
TIP: Consider using this nomination worksheet as a guide prior to completing the online form. This guide can not be submitted in lieu of the online nomination form.
Questions or Concerns? Please contact us at awards@ohea.org
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