Cindy Harrington Heart & Mind Award Nomination FormDeadline: March 31, 2026

Cindy Harrington Heart & Mind Award Nomination Form
Deadline: March 31, 2026

Thank you for participating in thread Awards and submitting a nomination for the 2026 Cindy Harrington Heart & Mind Award. To begin, enter your information as the nominator, then complete the application form by entering the information for the nominee.

Nominator: Someone who proposes a candidate for an award.

Nominee: A person who is proposed as the recipient of an award.

Nomination Criteria
The nominee must be an individual currently employed for at least one year in a licensed child care program in Alaska within the early childhood education field and who demonstrates the following qualities:

Strength of character
Commitment to excellence
Professional determination
Impassioned spirit
Dedication to professional growth
Commitment to encouraging others

Recognition

The recipient will receive a commemorative art glass trophy and a monetary award of $1,000. thread's virtual awards presentation will be on Friday, May 8, 2026. Learn more at threadalaska.org.

Nominator Information
Nominator (this is you): Someone who proposes a candidate for an award.

Your Full Name (You are the nominator):

Your Contact Number (including area code):

Your Email Address:

Your Physical Address:

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Nominee Information
Nominee: A person who is proposed as the recipient of an award.

Note: The more detail you can provide for the nominee, the more informed the committee will be in making selections. Please give us as much detailed information as you can.

Nominee Full Name:

Nominee Contact Number (including area code):

Nominee Email:

Nominee Physical Address:

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Zip:

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Nominee's Place of Employment:

Program Type:

CenterFamily Child Care

Nominee's Position/Title:

How many years has the nominee worked in the early childhood education field:

How do you know the nominee?

How has the nominee demonstrated dedication to their professional growth?

How has the nominee persevered and overcome professional challenges?

How is the nominee involved with the broader early childhood education field? This may include organizations, associations, memberships, or other ways of furthering the profession.

How does the nominee demonstrate a passion for engaging with families?

How does the nominee demonstrate a commitment to encouraging colleagues in the early childhood education field?

Would you like to provide any additional information about this nominee?