The Vermont-NEA Human and Civil Rights Committee announces the annual Vermont-NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards each year at the Vermont-NEA Representative Assembly in the early spring. The award looks to recognize and advance the work of Vermonters or Vermont organizations advancing human and civil rights. Nominees (1) may be individuals, schools, NEA affiliates, or organizations working in the area of human and civil rights; (2) must be NEA members if eligible for membership; (3) must not have performed the activities that meet the awards criteria as part of compensated Association staff responsibilities. Category 1 may be awarded to a K-12 student(s) whose activities have protected, supported, or furthered the human and civil rights of others. Category 2 may be awarded to the educator(s) whose activities have protected, supported, or furthered the human and civil rights of students and/or people in the education profession. Category 3 may be awarded to the person(s) or group whose activities have protected, supported, or furthered the human and civil rights of others. Nominators (1) must be Vermont-NEA members; (2) must make nominations for a specific award category; (3) must submit a single, completed nomination application that includes the Nomination Form, Cover letter, Criteria Eligibility Form, and other materials which support the nomination (optional). Nominations may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the award's website for more information.