AWARD NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

For each of the EastMO awards, a small section below details the following:
  • Eligibility requirements for someone to receive the award, recognition, or commendation.
  • Eligibility requirements for someone to nominate a candidate for an award, recognition, or commendation.
  • Instructions for how to proceed with the nomination.
  • The deadline for nominations to be received.

The person submitting the nomination will receive an email confirmation of its receipt within 48 hours.
If you do NOT receive this confirmation, please resubmit.
Eligibility requirements and deadlines vary for nominations for each of the awards.  ALL details can be found on this page.  Some nominations are submitted via this website, while others are direct through the NSDA.  Follow instructions closely!

Awards Presented in 2022

During the Eastern Missouri NSDA Awards Ceremony, we will honor one person for each of the following awards:
  • EastMO Student of the Year
  • Mary D. Ross Founders Scholarship
  • EastMO Alumni of the Year
  • EastMO Volunteer of the Year
  • ​EastMO Communicator of the Year
  • EastMO Administrator of the Year
  • EastMO Coach of the Year
  • EastMO Assistant Coach of the Year
  • EastMO New Coach of the Year

EastMO Student of the Year

One student from an Eastern Missouri NSDA school will be named the "Eastern Missouri NSDA Student of the Year."  Once selected, the recipient of this award will be formally nominated by the Eastern Missouri NSDA District Committee for the NSDA National Student of the Year recognition.
NOMINATION DEADLINE:  March 1, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Current graduating seniors from EastMO NSDA affiliated schools.  Must have earned at least one degree in the NSDA Honor Society.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
Only EastMO NSDA affiliated head or assistant coaches may nominate a student for this award.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Nominations are taken through a page only accessible to EastMO NSDA coaches.
Contact the EastMO NSDA District Chair for the password.

Mary D. Ross Founders Scholarship

Eastern Missouri NSDA awards one monetary scholarship each year to a graduating senior who intends to enter a career in Speech/Debate Education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 1, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Current graduating seniors from EastMO NSDA affiliated schools.  Must have earned at least one degree in the NSDA Honor Society.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
Unlike all other awards, students need to apply directly for this scholarship.
HOW TO APPLY:
Click the link below to find the application and submission forms.

EastMO Alumni Achievement Award

This award recognizes the achievements of one alumnus from an Eastern Missouri NSDA school.  Typically these graduates are nominated by their former coach in recognition of significant contributions to a cause, community, or organization.  The nominees for this award should utilize the skill set they learned in their high school speech & debate careers in their current endeavors.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Any GRADUATED student for a current or former* EastMO NSDA affiliated high school.
*Please note that nominations for graduates from schools no longer affiliated with the NSDA require additional processing time and need to be submitted by February 1st.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
Any current or former head or assistant coach may nominate a student.  The nominee does not have to be the nominator's former student.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the nomination form and submission instructions.

EastMO Volunteer of the Year

We simply can't run Speech & Debate tournaments or teams without volunteers!  Coaches are invited to nominate any adult who has volunteered significant time and energy supporting a Speech & Debate program or the Eastern Missouri NSDA Community.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Any parent or non-student community member who contributes to an NSDA-affiliated school and/or the Eastern Missouri NSDA District directly without expectation or compensation.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
Any current or former head or assistant coach may nominate.

The nominee does NOT have to have volunteered in direct service to the coach's school.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the application and submission forms.

EastMO Communicator of the Year

This award recognizes any adult in our community who utilizes their voice to effect significant and positive change.  An emphasis on public service is encouraged.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Nominees do not need to be or have been members of the NSDA, but in some way should be connected to an active Eastern Missouri NSDA affiliated school.  The interpretation of this stipulation is left to the nominator; the criteria for this award is highly flexible.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
This nomination can be made by any adult in our community - coaches, parents, administrators, etc.
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The form will expect the nominator to explain the relationship.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the nomination form and submission instructions.

EastMO Administrator of the Year

Eastern Missouri NSDA always seeks to honor those Principals, Assistant Principals, Activities Directors, and other administrators who work tirelessly to support Speech & Debate programs.  Coaches are invited to nominate an administrator in their school district they feel has had a substantial and positive impact on their program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Any administrator of a currently-affiliated Eastern Missouri NSDA High School.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
Any current or former coach, student, or parent affiliated in some way with EastMO NSDA may nominate.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the application and submission forms.

EastMO Coach of the Year

One coach from an Eastern Missouri NSDA District School will be recognized as the "Eastern Missouri Coach of the Year."  This person embodies what it means to be a passionate, ethical, and dedicated coach.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Any current or recently retired coach of an affiliated Eastern Missouri NSDA high school.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
This nomination can be made by anyone in our community - coaches, parents, administrators, students, etc.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the nomination form and submission instructions.

EastMO Assistant Coach of the Year

This award recognizes the unique contributions made in our community by assistant coaches who often contribute heavily to student growth but rarely receive the recognition they deserve.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Any current or recently retired assistant ​coach of an affiliated Eastern Missouri NSDA high school.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
This nomination can be made by anyone in our community - coaches, parents, administrators, students, etc.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the nomination form and submission instructions.

EastMO New Coach of the Year

Being a new coach is a daunting task even under the best of circumstances.  This award was established in 2019 to recognize one individual who demonstrates exemplary service to Speech & Debate education in their first one or two years in the role of "coach."
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 15, 2022
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 
Any current coach of an affiliated Eastern Missouri NSDA high school who is in their first or second year of their coaching career.
WHO MAY NOMINATE?
This nomination can be made by anyone in our community - coaches, parents, administrators, students, etc.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click the link below to find the nomination form and submission instructions.
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