This award recognizes individual excellence in tutoring at several levels. Up to five (5) will be awarded per year:

• one for tutors who work the k-12 system - "The Blair Richards Award"
• one for tutors who work in two year community colleges or schools
• one for tutors who work in four year colleges or universities- "The Carol Callahan Award"
  
• 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 nominee must:

• have completed at least one tutor training consisting of a minimum of 10 hours and tutored a minimum of 50 hours.
• demonstrate outstanding accomplishments outside of the classroom or in the community

Directions for nomination

• have a letter of nomination that:indicates the specific program in which the tutor worked
• describes the training the tutor received
• lists the outstanding accomplishments outside of the classroom or in the community. (limit of two pages)
• Two letters of endorsement from those familiar with the nominee’s work other than the supervisor (limit of one page).
• One letter of reference from current work supervisor and/or community leader (limit of one page).