MASE Awards & Recognition
Each year, MASE provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education. We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or a colleague for recognition. Nominate someone who you feel reflects the qualities of a leader who is committed to education and who is an exemplary representative of MASE. Please remember that anyone can nominate for MASE awards. Please feel free to share award nomination information with your staff and community.
MASE Award candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
MASE Award candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
Nomination forms were due January 13, 2023.
MASE Distinguished Service Award | Info
MASE has periodically selected recipients to receive the MASE Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented at the MASE/MASA Spring Conference. The award is not necessarily given on a yearly basis, but is presented when a recipient of particular merit is identified.
Special Education Administrator of the Year Award | Info
The MASE Board of Directors established this award for members in the spring of 1991, and the first awards were presented at the 1992 Spring Conference. The purpose of the award is to honor one or more administrators from throughout Minnesota for excellence in special education leadership.
MASE Legacy Award | Info
An important focus of the work of MASE is the support of emerging educational leaders. The MASE Legacy Award recognizes a member for their commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect MASE’s mission.
MASE New Special Education Leader Award | Info
This award is given annually to a new leader who exhibits the leadership excellence required to be effective in challenging times. These skills include: a willingness to take risks, an ability to collaborate, skills in listening and communicating, and a broad understanding of the educational system. Further, this award is given to a new leader who has demonstrated passion and commitment to the MASE mission of shaping policies and practices
MASE has periodically selected recipients to receive the MASE Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented at the MASE/MASA Spring Conference. The award is not necessarily given on a yearly basis, but is presented when a recipient of particular merit is identified.
Special Education Administrator of the Year Award | Info
The MASE Board of Directors established this award for members in the spring of 1991, and the first awards were presented at the 1992 Spring Conference. The purpose of the award is to honor one or more administrators from throughout Minnesota for excellence in special education leadership.
MASE Legacy Award | Info
An important focus of the work of MASE is the support of emerging educational leaders. The MASE Legacy Award recognizes a member for their commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect MASE’s mission.
MASE New Special Education Leader Award | Info
This award is given annually to a new leader who exhibits the leadership excellence required to be effective in challenging times. These skills include: a willingness to take risks, an ability to collaborate, skills in listening and communicating, and a broad understanding of the educational system. Further, this award is given to a new leader who has demonstrated passion and commitment to the MASE mission of shaping policies and practices
MASE Nomination FAQ’s
Who can nominate?
Anyone may nominate award recipient candidates.
How do you submit a nomination?
Complete the nomination form(s) and submit online by January 13, 2023.
Where do I get the nomination forms?
Forms are sent to all members via email and are available on the MASE website here.
Is it required that you nominate through your region?
No.
Why does the committee need all the information for the award nominations?
To make a well-considered and deliberate selection.
How do the committees determine award recipients?
Committees use a rubric to determine award recipients. The rubric can be found here.
Who can nominate?
Anyone may nominate award recipient candidates.
How do you submit a nomination?
Complete the nomination form(s) and submit online by January 13, 2023.
Where do I get the nomination forms?
Forms are sent to all members via email and are available on the MASE website here.
Is it required that you nominate through your region?
No.
Why does the committee need all the information for the award nominations?
To make a well-considered and deliberate selection.
How do the committees determine award recipients?
Committees use a rubric to determine award recipients. The rubric can be found here.
