Legacy Award Nomination FormDeadline: March 31, 2026

Legacy Award Nomination Form
Deadline: March 31, 2026

Thank you for participating in thread Awards and submitting a nomination for the 2026 Legacy 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 who has made significant contributions to strengthening and advancing the quality of early childhood education in Alaska. This includes individuals who have worked directly in a licensed child care program or those who have actively worked to advance licensed and high-quality child care across the state. The nominee should currently be working in, or have recently retired from a licensed child care program in the state of Alaska, or have made notable contributions to the field in other impactful ways. While at least five years of experience in the field is preferred, it is not required. The nominee must exhibit the following qualities:

Integrity, Passion, and Professionalism: The nominee shows integrity, passion, professionalism, and serves as a positive influence on others in the child care community.
Commitment to Excellence: The nominee consistently strives for high standards and delivers exceptional service in child care.
Achievement, Perseverance, and Resilience: The nominee has made substantial contributions to early childhood education, overcoming challenges to achieve meaningful results.
Considerable and Innovative Contributions: Whether through direct practice or leadership, the nominee has made lasting, impactful contributions that have advanced the quality of child care in Alaska.
Longevity and Dedication: The nominee has demonstrated significant longevity and commitment to the child care sector, having consistently contributed to the improvement and growth of the field.
Helping and Encouraging Others: Actively supports, mentors, and encourages others in the child care community, elevating the sector as a whole.
Experience: While at least five years in the field is preferred, the nominee should demonstrate significant and lasting impact in early childhood education.

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):

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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:

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Nominee's Current or Previous Place(s) of Employment in the Field of Early Childhood Education:

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

How do you know the nominee?

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

How has the nominee displayed a commitment to helping and encouraging others (families, colleagues, employees, etc.) in the early childhood education field?

Can you describe the nominee's long-term commitment to the field of early childhood education in Alaska, including their contributions to improving or advancing the quality of child care, either through direct work in a licensed child care program or by strengthening the child care sector in other significant ways?

What specific actions or initiatives has the nominee taken to enhance the quality of child care in Alaska?

How has the nominee demonstrated leadership, perseverance, and innovation in their work within the child care sector?

How has the nominee supported, mentored, or influenced others in the field to advance high standards and positive outcomes for children?

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