The Margie Hobbs Award -- Application Information
The Award
The award is to be used by the winner to offset conference expenses. The amount will be established by the Foundation Board during the budgeting process.
Selection Criteria
The Margie Hobbs Award is given to an individual who meets the following criteria:
- Is a member of AMATYC.
- Has submitted and been accepted to speak for the first time at the AMATYC annual conference (either reviewed session or workshop).
- Is the sole presenter at the accepted session.
- Is making their first reviewed national presentation at AMATYC
- Has completed a nomination packet.
Additional consideration will be given to individuals who can:
- Show evidence of participation in professional development at college, state, and/or national levels
- Show evidence of developing as a speaker through presentations at local and regional meetings.
Nomination and Award Dates
Nominations for the award are due by August 15 to the AMATYC Foundation. The awardee will be selected by a committee of AMATYC Foundation members. The award will be presented at a general session of the AMATYC annual conference.
How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations should be submitted as a complete packet, consisting of the following:
- A letter from the nominee addressing why he/she deserves the award.
- A copy of the speaker's acceptance letter.
- The nominee's curriculum vitae which includes a history of professional development participation and professional presentations.
- A support letter from his/her supervisor.
Please complete the nomination package: Hobbs Nomination Form
If you have questions, please email the AMATYC Foundation chair: georgehurlburt@amatyc.org.