The NTA Tutor of the Year Award

This award recognizes individual excellence in tutoring at several levels. Up to five (5) will be awarded per year.
This award carries a $500 stipend:

One award for tutors who work the k-12 system - "The Blair Richards Award."
One award for tutors who work in two-year community colleges or schools.
One award for tutors who work in four-year colleges or universities - "The Carol Callahan Award."
One award for tutors who work in a private learning center.
One award 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 ten hours and tutored a minimum of fifty hours.
Demonstrate outstanding accomplishments outside of the classroom or in the community.

Directions for nomination: Prepare 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).
Contains two letters of endorsement from those familiar with the nominee’s work other than the supervisor (limit of one page).
Contains one letter of reference from current work supervisor and/or community leader (limit of one page).