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Hooks / Blackburn Young Professional Award Nomination Form

The Hooks / Blackburn Young Professional Award is the means by which the NC SHAPE recognizes young professionals who have demonstrated outstanding potential in teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional service.

Qualifications of candidates for the Hooks Award

Candidates shall be no older than 39 years of age on November 1 of the year the award is presented.
Candidates shall have held membership continuously in NC SHAPE for at least three years, including the current year.
Candidates shall have earned at least a master's degree in one of NC SHAPE's allied fields or National Board Certification.
Candidates shall be currently employed in North Carolina in one of NC SHAPE's allied fields.
Candidates shall have demonstrated outstanding potential in at least two of the following areas: teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional service, as reflected by publications, awards, or other recognition for achievement in teaching, coaching, performing or administration.
Candidates should be persons of professional integrity who exemplify the spirit of service to the professions and who have, by their leadership, made a significant contribution to the advancement of the allied fields of NC SHAPE.
Candidates cannot be current members of the NC SHAPE board of directors.

The deadline for nominations is April 15.

Nominee Responsibilities: The nominee is responsible for keeping their NC SHAPE membership current and for preparing a 1-page curriculum vitae and a 250-word written statement highlighting their teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional service, as reflected by publications, awards, or other recognition for achievement in teaching, coaching, performing, or administration.

Verify NC SHAPE Membership: Log into the NC SHAPE website to verify your membership is in good standing when nominated and receiving the award.
Letter of Recommendation
Curriculum Vita: Prepare a 1-page curriculum vita highlighting your teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional service, as reflected by publications, awards, or other recognition for achievement in teaching, coaching, performing or administration.
Written Statement: Compose a 250-word statement summarizing your teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional service and explaining your qualifications for this award.
Complete an Application and Upload the Application Documents: Once the Recognition Committee chair receives the nomination, an email will be sent to the nominee with a link to the application form, where the 1-page vita and written statement can be uploaded.

The nominee must submit all required documents by May 15.

Nominator's Contact Information

Nominator's First and Last Name:

Nominator's Email:

Nominator's Phone Number:

Nominee's Information

Nominee's First and Last Name:

Nominee's Email:

Nominee's Phone Number:

Nominee's School/Company/Organization:

Nominee's Title/Position

Has the individual agreed to be nominated?

Yes, they have
No, they have not
I have not informed them of the nomination

Is the nominee 39 years of age or younger?

Yes No

Is the nominee a member of NC SHAPE?

Yes No I don't know

	Yes	No
Is the nominee currently working in North Carolina and employed in one of NC SHAPE's allied fields?
Is the nominee a National Board Certified Teacher or have they earned at least a master's degree in one of NC SHAPE's allied fields?
Has the nominee held membership continuously in NC SHAPE for at least three years, including the current year?

How has the nominee demonstrated outstanding potential in at least two of these areas: teaching, scholarship, or professional service, as reflected by publications, awards or recognition for achievement in teaching, coaching, performing or administration?

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