A long-standing tradition at NAGC is recognizing those who make valuable contributions to the field of gifted and talented education. Numerous awards and scholarships, sponsored by NAGC and its various Networks, are presented annually.
Each award and scholarship has its own application process, deadlines, and review criteria.
Javits-Frasier Educational Leadership Program: The Javits-Frasier Educational Leadership Program offers mentorship, leadership development, and resources for educators supporting gifted students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Scholarships for the program are available for eligible applicants with financial need, covering registration, lodging, and participation in key events at the NAGC Annual Convention. The scholarships are supported in part by the Naglieri-Kryza Fund.
Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Scholars: This scholarship/award is named in honor of Dr. Martin D. Jenkins, the father of research on gifted Black students, and recognizes the achievements of highly gifted students. Recipients receive a $300 cash award, a complimentary Parent Day registration for up to two parents/guardians at the NAGC Annual Convention, one scholarship covering registration to attend the Purdue University’s (GER 2 I) Summer Residential Program (transportation to/from Purdue not included), and numerous mentoring opportunities. Sponsors: Special Populations and G-RACE Networks.
Applications open April 1 - June 8, 2025. → Apply Now!
La Excelencia Latina Award
La Excelencia Latina Award: This scholarship/award is directly translated as The Latin Excellence Award and aims to celebrates the achievements of highly gifted students. Recipients will receive a $300 cash award, a complimentary Parent Day registration for up to two parents/guardians at the NAGC Annual Convention, and a mentoring opportunity.
NAGC honors the contributions of veteran and up-and-comers to the field of gifted education. Annual awards include:
Administrator Award
Presented to a school administrator outside the field of gifted education who has made a significant contribution to gifted education in his or her school district.
Presented to an individual inside or outside the field who has been a consistent advocate on behalf of gifted students and a voice for supporting gifted services in school settings.
Presented to the individual who has made the most significant contribution to the field of education regarding gifted and talented individuals, and whose work exhibits a continued record of distinguished scholarship and contribution.
Presented to an individual who has made the most significant contribution to the field of gifted education through a long and fruitful association with NAGC.
Presented to an individual who has made significant contributions within 10 years of receiving his/her doctorate in conducting and reporting research regarding the education of gifted and talented individuals.
This award is given to a current (or serving within the past year) district coordinator/administrator whose primary focus is on gifted education and who has had a significant and positive impact on the gifted students in his or her district.
Given to an individual who has exhibited the highest and most consistent degree of leadership in the gifted education field within 10 years of receiving his or her doctorate.
The Gifted Child Quarterly Paper of the Year is selected annually from the most recent volume of published work via a Call for Nominations process. Winning criteria include:
• Relevance and importance
• Innovation
• Validity of idea
• Methodology
• Quality of writing
Some NAGC Networks sponsor awards, honoring those who've made outstanding contributions to a specific area within the field of gifted education. Nominations, the application process, and reviews are managed by the sponsoring network with support from
NAGC, and are typically presented at the NAGC Annual Convention. Nominations for most networks are open April 1 - May 31.
Arts Network
The Arts Network Research Award recognizes excellence in research about high-ability arts education and arts talent development and aims to: • Increase understanding and availability of research about the needs of artistically gifted and talented individuals, • Bridge boundaries between professional organizations and scholarly fields.
The E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award acknowledges significant contributions by individuals and groups whose work facilitates the enhancement and spread of creativity, especially among gifted children, and who are
themselves creative thinkers.
The Curriculum Award recognize exemplary curriculum units in gifted education that meet specific criteria, including being evidence-supported, field tested with gifted students, and demonstrating student growth.
The Annmarie Roeper Global Awareness Award recognizes an individual, organization, or institution that honors the legacy and work of Annemarie Roeper by working to respond to the concerns of gifted and talented children
about the future and the world they live in.
The Professional Learning Award recognizes an individual(s), institution, or organization for planning and implementing sustained professional development on gifted education.
The program may relate to any age level within the gifted education context and be given to educators and service providers in PreK–12 or higher education.
The Graduate Student Research Gala provides graduate students the opportunity to receive valuable feedback on their research in gifted education, to network with experts in the field, and to showcase their research. Open May 1 - July 15
Participants submit a 20-page paper and a poster for presentation at the gala at the NAGC Annual Convention.
Categories include:
The Research & Evaluation Dissertation Award Competition is designed to recognize high-quality dissertations relevant in gifted education, creativity, and talent development, support the development
of emerging scholars through critical review of and substantive feedback about completed dissertation research, and to provide a forum for the presentation and dissemination of dissertation research conducted by leaders among emerging
scholars. Open February 1 - April 15
The winner of the award receives:
A certificate
A special session to present their dissertation research at the NAGC Convention
Early-bird conference registration for the upcoming NAGC Convention
The Alexinia Baldwin and ____ Award recognizes 1–2 individuals who have: • Contributed to the mission of Special Populations, • Advanced the recognition of the talents and abilities of special populations, and • Had an impact among gifted children from special populations.
The Dr. Marcia Gentry Special Populations Early Career Award recognizes 1–2 individuals early in their careers who have: (a) contributed to the mission of the Special Populations Network; (b) advanced the recognition of the talents and abilities of specific populations, while recognizing the impact of other factors on the process of talent development; and (c) created change with an impact among gifted children from special populations.
(Co-sponsored by the Special Populations Network and G-RACE Special Interest Group) The Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Scholar Award, named in honor of Dr. Jenkins, father of research on gifted Black students, is designed to honor the achievements of highly gifted Black students who excel academically.
Arts Network
Creativity Network
Curriculum Studies Network
Global Awareness Network
Professional Learning Network
Research & Evaluation Network
Special Populations Network