Awards & Scholarships

The NCAGT James J. Gallagher Advocacy Award is presented to an individual inside or outside the field of gifted education who has been a consistent advocate on behalf of gifted students and a voice for supporting gifted education in North Carolina. Formerly called the “Special Award”, this award was renamed in honor of Dr. James J. Gallagher in recognition of his continued role in advocating for gifted children, their teachers, and their parents. North Carolina and the greater world is a better place because of his dedication to excellence.   Nominations are made by the general membership and final selection is through secret ballot by the NCAGT Board of Directors. This award is not presented each year and past recipients may not be nominated for this award.

The NCAGT Lynn Aubrecht Parent of the Year Award is present to a parent(s) of a gifted child(ren) whose primary involvement is in the role of a parent.  The nominee must have worked to promote the needs of gifted children for at least four years.  In addition, the nominee should demonstrate other characteristics which indicate depth of commitment to the education of gifted children, such as membership in and/or leadership of a PAGE chapter, participation in local education committees, and being informed of concerning issues in gifted education.

The Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award is presented annually to a student who demonstrates distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts in grades 3 through 6. A Nicholas Green Distinguished Student winner receives a $250 check, a national letter of recognition, and a Certificate of Excellence from NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children).                                

The NCAGT Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted Award is presented annually to a North Carolina teacher of gifted children/youth who exhibits a strong commitment to gifted education through professional experiences, professional organizations, and/or services in the area of education for the gifted. The nominee must be a member of NCAGT, endorsed by the state of North Carolina to teacher gifted students, and must not have been a previous recipient of NCAGT's Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted Award.                                                                                                                              

Student Scholarship Awards are presented to K-12 students who currently qualify as academically and/or intellectually gifted according to local guidelines. Applicants must be sponsored by a current NCAGT or PAGE member. The amount and number of scholarships will be decided annually at the initial budget planning session of the NCAGT Board.