• one for tutors who work the k-12 system
• one for tutors who work in two year community colleges or schools
• one for tutors who work in four year colleges or universities
• one for tutors who work in a private learning center
• one for tutors who work in community or faith based programs

Criteria for Evaluation — The Awards Committee will conduct a blind interview to rate the research and publications nominated, selecting a winner from this process.

Directions for Application — Each nomination should include:

• A letter of application or nomination summarizing the reasons the work should be considered (limit of two pages).
• Four (4) copies of the research proposal including:

– an abstract
– review of related research statement of the problem;
– limitations and assumptions;
– methodology.

• Send one (1) copy with the name(s) of the researcher(s) included on the cover page and three (3) copies with no names.