TAFCS
Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
        
Awards
 

Outstanding people in family and consumer sciences professions are recognized with our special association supported awards of excellence. You can also find more information below about past association award winners:

Word DocumentTAFCS Past Award Winners

 

TAFCS Professional of the Year

The Professional of the Year award is the highest honor given by the state association each year and was initiated by TAFCS. Members of any professional section or division are eligible. The recipient should have made major contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession, displayed leadership abilities, been active in the association and be highly respected by his/her peers.

Acrobat FileTAFCS Professional of the Year Nomination Form

 

TAFCS Teacher of the Year

An award to recognize outstanding teachers at elementary and secondary levels. Nominees are evaluated on exemplary programs and/or teaching methods and techniques in family and consumer sciences; development and implementation of family and consumer science concepts and principles; impact of program and teaching on individuals, families and/or communities; integration of family and consumer sciences subjects with other related disciplines; and teacher effectiveness in stimulating student growth in and out of the classroom.

Acrobat FileTAFCS Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Acrobat FileAAFCS Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Acrobat FileAAFCS Teacher of the Year Guidelines
 

TAFCS Lights for Families Award

We need nominees for the Lights for Families Awards 2008! Lights for Families is a collaborative project of TAFCS and various sponsoring power companies. “Lights for Families” recognizes individuals who are valuable “lights” to the families that they reach within their own communities. Together, we are LIGHTING THE WAY for Texas families!

Acrobat FileLights for Families Award Nomination Form

 

TAFCS Leader of the Year Award

We need nominees for TAFCS Leader of the Year 2008!
Initiated by AAFCS, this award is designed to identify and honor family and consumer sciences professionals who have made significant contributions to the field through their involvement with AAFCS.

Acrobat FileTAFCS Leader of the Year Award Nomination Form

Acrobat FileTAFCS Leader of the Year Award Guidelines

 

TAFCS New Achiever Award

We need nominees for TAFCS New Achiever of the Year 2008! This award is designed to recognize family and consumer science professionals who have potential for achieving significant accomplishments in family and consumer sciences; promote active association participation of young family and consumer science professionals; foster professional development through mentoring and nurturing of young individuals; promote networking among professional groups; and expand avenues for members to hold national office and participate in national programs and activities. Nominees must be age 35 or younger, OR have at least three years of service to the field, but no more than eight years of service to the field.

Acrobat FileAAFCS New Achiever Award Nomination Form

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AAFCS New Achiever Award Guidelines

 

TAFCS Friend of the Family Award

The Friend of the Family Award is to recognize an individual, agency, corporation, foundation or other organizations whose contributions are significant to improvement of home and family life. These contributions should have been made within the past three years.

Acrobat FileAAFCS Friend of the Family Award Nomination Form

 
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