CSTA Awards 2020
I'm guessing that pretty much everyone who stops by this blog knows about the CSTA (Computer Science Teacher's Association) and most of you probably know about some awards they, well, award. Just in case, I thought I'd share.
Here are three awards, two of which are open for nominations / applications now. If you know someone deserving, nominate them. I'm guessing students don't really know about the Cutler-Bell award so if you have any deserving students, please share the info with them.
Champions of CS Awards
Tell us about a student, educator, administrator, or organization that has achieved something in computer science this past year for the opportunity to be recognized as a 2019 Champion of Computer Science.
The Champions of Computer Science Awards identify and promote students, teachers, administrators, and organizations who have made a significant impact to improve access to and the quality of CS education. These awards are presented by CSTA and Code.org.
Nominations are due Oct. 21, 2019.
Link to award site: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/b2b495a4-4caf-4ed5-88b1-954d5a605b24
Cutler-Bell Prize
The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is a prize designed to recognize talented high school students intending to continue their higher education in the areas of computer science or technology. The program seeks to promote and encourage the field of computer science, as well as to empower young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges outside of the traditional classroom environment.
Up to four winners will be selected annually and each will be awarded a $10,000 prize which will be administered through the financial aid department at the university the student will attend.
Applications are due Jan. 12, 2020.
Link to application / site: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/e90beaf8-9035-4e10-862e-55a8a056f080
CS Teaching Excellence Awards
The CS Teaching Excellence Awards, sponsored by CSTA and Infosys Foundation USA, are designed to recognize outstanding teaching by K–12 computer science teachers. Winners demonstrate their excellent work inspiring students to explore the computer science field; effectively engage students in learning rigorous, standards-aligned, computer science content; and a focus on broadening participation of underrepresented students in computing.
Applications open the spring of 2020.