The National Archives and the University of Kentucky Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Research Center are now taking self-nominations for the Earle C. Clements Innovation in Education Award for Civics and History Teachers (Clements Award). The submission deadline is Friday, May 11.
The Clements Award recognizes promising and innovative Kentucky high school educators and honors the life and career of the late Earle C. Clements and his lifelong commitment to education and public service. Clements’ political career included service as a county sheriff, clerk and judge; in the state senate and as governor; and in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, where he was a close colleague of future President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Up to three high school history and/or civics (social studies) teachers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky will be selected by an independent review panel for the Clements Award and will receive $1,000 each. The award criteria include the following:
- teacher’s knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the subject and commitment to increasing student awareness of the importance of public service;
- impact on student success; and
- evidence of creativity and innovation.
Interested applicants for the Clements Award must submit the following materials electronically or by mail postmarked no later than May 11:
- a completed application;
- a letter from applicant addressing criteria; and
- a letter of support from principal.
In addition, applicants have the option to submit a sample assignment and/or other supporting materials, including student letters of support. Application packets may be completed electronically at https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3z1WMOjIX1ZusL3 or sent via mail to:
Clements Award
Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Research Center
Margaret I. King Library
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0039
For more information on the Clements Awards or to send questions, email Deirdre Scaggs, interim dean of UK Libraries deirdre@uky.edu (include Clements Award in the subject line).
Kentucky Association of Teachers of History 
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