J. Michael Spector Appreciation Award

J. Michael Spector Appreciation Award

Nomination Guidelines

SELF-NOMINATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

Purpose:
The award recognizes members who have provided exemplary long-term service and leadership to AECT above and beyond expectations. The award was created to honor AECT Past President J. Michael Spector in recognition of his extraordinary commitment, leadership and service to the organization.

Eligibility:
- AECT member for at least 10 years. 
- Actively involved in various activities and leadership roles in AECT. 
- Previous honors and recognition within the organization.
- Cannot be a current member of the AECT Board of Directors or the AECT Awards Committee.

Review Criteria:
Recipients of this award demonstrate exemplary service and sustained active participation in AECT activities   including initiatives and contributions originated by the nominee. Candidates likely will have received other service awards for earlier efforts.

(See evaluation rubric below)  

Selection:
Nominations are coordinated, reviewed and recipients selected initially by the AECT Awards Committee which forwards names of award recipients to the AECT Executive Committee for confirmation. An award review sub-committee led by a member of the AECT Awards Committee and comprised of award committee members and non-members including a previous award recipient forwards recommendations to the Chair. No more than 2 awards are given annually.

Nomination Procedures:
To submit a nomination, click the online nomination form displayed below. Before entering and submitting, review the form and then have all information prepared in advance. Include any additional materials as directed   Comments from at least one and up to a preferred three references is requested.  Required contact information for the references includes name and email address along with additional information. Once submitted, an email will be sent to each reference requesting comments via a link in the message.  

Nomination Form: Submit nomination

Nature of Award: Plaque

Presentation: Awards Ceremony during a General Session at the AECT annual convention.

Funding and Support: AECT

Nominations due by: April 18, 2025

Award Management on behalf of AECT: AECT Awards Committee

Contact : AECT Awards Committee, aect@aect.org

Rubric for Evaluating Nominations

Criteria

Exemplary (4)

Accomplished (3)

Proficient (2)

Emerging (1)

Service Impact on AECT

Demonstrates significant, sustained service (or singular, transformative impact) that has an impact in AECT.

Contributions have high impact on AECT’s mission, with either sustained or major singular contributions.

Contributions demonstrate moderate impact on AECT’s mission; sustained over time or significantly focused on one area.

Limited or localized impact on AECT’s mission with minimal scope.

Leadership and Initiative

Exemplifies proactive leadership, either consistently over time (Appreciation Award) or in a pivotal role (Special Service Award), inspiring positive change.

Shows strong leadership in multiple AECT roles or in a single transformative initiative, with clear evidence of lasting influence.

Demonstrates competent leadership or initiative in AECT, with some evidence of positive influence.

Limited demonstration of leadership or initiative within AECT; minimal influence on others.

Commitment to AECT and Its Community

Exemplifies deep commitment to AECT, demonstrated by long-term engagement or dedicated contributions to initiatives/programs.

Strong commitment to AECT through regular engagement in activities, programs, or initiatives supporting AECT’s community and goals.

Shows moderate commitment through participation in some AECT activities or programs; may lack extensive engagement.

Minimal commitment demonstrated; limited involvement in AECT activities or programs.

Recognition and Influence

Known within AECT for exceptional service and recognized as a role model for contributions; contributions are formally (or informally) acknowledged widely.

Recognized within AECT for meaningful service or contributions; may have received other awards or honors.

Contributions have been acknowledged by colleagues, though without broader organizational recognition.

Limited recognition or influence within AECT; minimal peer acknowledgment.