Criteria for Selection

This award, named for a FLAME member whose career as a well-loved and well-respected French teacher spanned more than six decades, recognizes the career-long accomplishments of those who are approaching retirement and who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership throughout their careers as modern and classical language teachers. Teachers who have been FLAME members for at least five years and have a minimum of fifteen years’ experience in teaching foreign languages are eligible for this award.

Nomination Procedures

	Names of nominees may be submitted by FLAME members, affiliated organizations such as AATs, colleagues, administrators, or present or former students.
	Nominations should be accompanied by statements that establish a clear rationale for the choice, and should include an outline of career-long achievements. Letters of recommendation from administrators, colleagues, and present and former students should also be included.

Nominations should be sent to Christopher Gram, FLAME Awards Committee Chair, Carrabec High School, P.O. Box 220, North Anson, ME 04958. The postmarked deadline for submission is Dec. 15 (Dec. 16 if the 15th is a Sunday). For additional information, contact Christopher at: cagram@msad74.org or (207) 635-2296. Nominees will then be notified and allowed to submit further documentation for consideration. The FLAME Advisory Board will then review all nominations and make the final decision.