Once a year GCAEYC takes time to celebrate and recognize achievements by individuals in
the early childhood field. Nominees are persons in the Gulf Coast area who have honorably enriched lives through their service
to children and their families or to early childhood professionals. GCAEYC recognizes all nominees at the Gulf Coast Awards
Ceremony and winners will automatically be nominated for the Texas AEYC Awards.
Scroll to the bottom of this page to see a description of the awards
available. Fill out the form below to nominate someone for an award. This person's name will be kept in our
database until our awards season in the spring. At that time we will notify the person of their nomination so that we
may get more information from them. Your name will be kept confidential.
Please note: all fields are required
Award Categories
Administrator of the Year
Any person who has provided outstanding
service in his/her current role as administrator of an early care/education program.
Advocate of the Year
Any person who has performed outstanding
work for children, families, or the early childhood profession in terms of advocacy. (writing on behalf
of children, telephoning or personally contacting persons in positions to improve the quality of life for young children,
serving on committees or attending meetings where issues involving young children are discussed)
Classroom Teacher of the Year
Any person who has performed outstanding
work in their role as child educator.
Elected Official of the Year
Any elected official (council member,
mayor, representative, etc.) who has developed or supported legislation that benefits young children, early childhood professionals,
or families.
Teacher Educator of the Year
Any person who has performed outstanding
work in his/her role of educating early care/education professionals.
