Forms

Todd Mann Service Award Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: February 28, 2021

Purpose

To recognize individuals or organizations inside or outside the field of career and technical education for the highest meritorious contributions to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of SkillsUSA Florida. They should represent the fundamental principals and purposes of our organization.

Criteria

Individuals considered for the Todd Mann Service Award must have demonstrated a concern for SkillsUSA Florida through sponsored programs, publications, community service and other activities related to the SkillsUSA Program of Work. Nominees who have made contributions of significance to the state or national level will be most highly rated. Except under unusual circumstances, no more than one such award will be presented each year.

Eligibility

Active student members who have dedicated themselves to promote, enhance, and enrich the SkillsUSA Florida Organization are eligible recipients of this award. The recipient should spare no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.

Nomination

Nominations to the Florida State Director will be accepted until a specified deadline. This award will be selected by the SkillsUSA Florida State Director.

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Email address*
Your Name*
Your School/Chapter*
Your Region*
Nominee Name*
Nominee School*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
How long has the nominee been involved with SkillsUSA?*
Why are you nominating this individual?*
Describe how has the nominee spared no effort in upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA.*
Include examples of significant involvement at the local, regional, state, and/or national levels.
What else would you like to tell us about the nominee?*
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Rookie Educator of the Year Award Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: February 28, 2021

Purpose

The circles in our emblem represent the challenge of modern technology and the training needed to accept and master new technical frontiers and the need for continuous education. The purpose of this award is to congratulate and encourage educators to remain in the profession. Recipients of this award must have made outstanding contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs and have shown a professional commitment early in their careers with SkillsUSA Florida.

Eligibility

Individuals who are currently employed as full-time classroom/laboratory teachers in a career and technical education program, academy, cluster or small learning community are eligible for this award. Nominees must be a professional member for a minimum of one but no more than four years (Applicants may be in their fourth year of teaching at the time of application). Age is not a determining factor. (Candidates must be new Advisors for SkillsUSA within the fourth year window.)

A nominee should have been involved in SkillsUSA Florida activities related to the SkillsUSA Program of Work at the regional, state and/or national levels.

Nominations

Nominations to the Florida State Director will be accepted until a specified deadline. This award will be selected by the SkillsUSA Florida State Director.

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Email address*
Your Name*
Your School/Chapter*
Your Region*
Nominee Name*
Nominee School*
Nominee School*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
How long has the nominee been involved with SkillsUSA?*
Why are you nominating this individual?*
How has the nominee shown commitment to career and technical education, and SkillsUSA Florida?*
Include examples of significant involvement at the local, regional, state, and/or national levels.
What else would you like to tell us about the nominee?*
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Policymaker of the Year Award Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: February 28, 2021

Purpose

The shield as a part of our emblem denotes belief in our democracy, liberty, and the American way of life. The SkillsUSA Board of Directors presents this award annually to highly visible policymakers who have made contributions of significance at the local, state or national level to career and technical education, thereby enhancing, enriching, and improving SkillsUSA Florida and its membership.

Criteria

This award is presented to the individual or individuals who are determined to have made the most significant impact on policy related to career and technical education either during the past year or over an extended career of public service. (This award is limited to one recipient per year, and may be awarded posthumously.) The award is open to individuals having decision-making authority as evidenced by public or legal sanctions.

Nomination

Nominations to the Florida State Director will be accepted until a specified deadline. This award will be selected by the SkillsUSA Florida State Director.

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Email address*
Your Name*
Your School/Chapter*
Your Region*
Nominee Name*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
Why are you nominating this individual?*
Provide at least 5-7 sentences detailing how the nominee has made the most significant impact on policy related to career and technical education at the local, state or national level, thereby enhancing, enriching, and improving SkillsUSA Florida and its membership, either during the past year or over an extended career of public service. Be as specific as possible, and provide links to video and other media when appropriate.
Describe the nominee's political role (i.e. Senator, State Representative, etc)*
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Image Award Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: February 28, 2021

Purpose

The gear in our emblem is symbolic of the industrial society, it denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind. The SkillsUSA Florida Image Award is presented by the Florida SkillsUSA Board of Directors to recognize "celebrity" individuals who have brought positive attention to the career and technical education field, thereby enhancing the image of career and technical education.

Eligibility

Recipients of the award must be widely recognized persons—such as entertainment, sports and business celebrities—who have demonstrated by their actions and/or statements that they are supporters of career and technical education. It must be shown that the field of career and technical education clearly benefits through association with the nominee.

Criteria

Nominations to the Florida State Director will be accepted until a specified deadline. This award will be selected by the SkillsUSA Florida State Director.

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Email address*
Your Name*
Your School/Chapter*
Your Region*
Nominee Name*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
Why are you nominating this individual?*
Provide at least 5-7 sentences detailing how the nominee has brought positive attention to the career and technical education field, thereby enhancing the image of career and technical education. Be as specific as possible, and provide links to video and other media when appropriate.
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Honorary Life Award Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: January 31, 2021

Purpose

The hands in our emblem portray a search for knowledge and our desire to acquire a skill. In the process of attaining knowledge and skill, we will develop a respect for the dignity of work and become productive and responsible citizens. This award is to recognize the contributions and distinguished accomplishments of those persons who have been identified with the work and purposes of SkillsUSA. The SkillsUSA Florida Honorary Life Award is a means by which SkillsUSA Florida provides recognition for the commitment and dedication that individuals may have demonstrated to the organization and its membership. Watchful and responsible selection of inductees shall be maintained to ensure the esteem and worthiness of the award. Once an individual has been named the SkillsUSA Florida Honorary Life Award recipient, that person remains an active member of SkillsUSA Florida for life.

Criteria

Inductees to the SkillsUSA Florida Honorary Life Award recipient shall be those distinguished persons who have been identified with the work and purposes of SkillsUSA Florida. The award will be presented only to SkillsUSA Florida members who have made a significant impact on the field of career and technical education at regional, state and/or national levels. SkillsUSA Florida Honorary Life Award inductees shall be limited to one annually, or at the discretion of the Florida State Director additional inductees may be recommended.

Eligibility

The award will be presented to distinguished persons who have been identified with the work and purposes of SkillsUSA Florida and whose contributions have made a significant impact on the field of career and technical education for a minimum of 10 years. Induction to the SkillsUSA Florida Honorary Life recipients may be posthumous.

Nomination

Nominees will be reviewed and voted on by the Florida SkillsUSA Board of Directors.

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Email address*
Your Name*
Your School/Chapter*
Your Region*
Nominee Name*
Nominee School*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
How long has the nominee been involved with SkillsUSA?*
Why are you nominating this individual?*
How has the nominee positively impacted SkillsUSA and career and technical education?*
Include examples of significant involvement at the local, regional, state, and/or national levels.
What else would you like to tell us about the nominee?*
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Advisor of the Year Award Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: February 28, 2021

Purpose

The flaming torch in our emblem reflects the light of knowledge, which dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the light of the torch, progress will be made toward the vocational goals of the individual. The objective of this award is to recognize career and technical educators in addition to full-time classroom/laboratory teachers, who have provided or currently are providing significant contributions to SkillsUSA and career and technical education programs for youth and/or adults in their fields, communities, and/or the State of Florida. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs; and/or improvement, promotion, research or development of programs of career and technical education.

Eligibility

Active SkillsUSA Professional Members who are currently employed as full-time certified career and technical educators, administrators, school guidance counselors, program specialists and other individuals involved in career and technical education are eligible recipients for this award.

Nominations

A nominee should have been involved in SkillsUSA Florida activities related to the SkillsUSA Program of Work at the regional, state and/or national levels and must have been a member of SkillsUSA Florida for at least the past five consecutive years.

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Email address*
Your Name*
Your School/Chapter*
Your Region*
Nominee Name*
Nominee School*
Will the nominee be attending state conference?*
Why are you nominating your advisor?*
How has your advisor impacted your life and career path?*
How does your advisor prepare your chapter and members for success within SkillsUSA?*
How long has your advisor been involved with SkillsUSA?*
What else would you like to tell us about your advisor?*
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Intent to Enter 2020 National Leadership and Skills Conference

Contest Name*
Division*
- MS
- HS
- CPS
Competitor Name(s)*
Competitor Email(s)*
School*
Chapter Advisor*
Advisor Email*
I understand
- I understand that I have been offered an invitation to the 2020 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, KY as a part of the SkillsUSA Florida Delegation. I will be responsible for arranging transportation, registration, and hotel accommodations through my school, and that my attendance at the event is contingent upon the approval of my school and/or district.
- If I am not able to attend NLSC 2020, I will alert my advisor and the state office as soon as possible so that an invitation may be extended to the next competitor.
- I understand I am providing my email address to be contacted regarding the 2020 National Leadership and Skills Conference and related events.
Notes to State Director, if needed

Volunteer with SkillsUSA Florida

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer with us! Your service to students will help ensure that we provide a quality educational and career readiness experience for our students. Please fill out the form below, and someone from our team will contact you soon! If you have any questions, reach out to jgraber@skillsusafl.org

* Required
Email address*
Your Name*
Your Phone Number*
Your Location (city and state)*
How would you like to volunteer? Select all that apply.*
- Judging a competitive event
- Setting up and breaking down events
- Facilitator of workshops
- Production of Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Donating supplies, materials, or prizes
- Participating in judging virtual events
- Any way you need me!
- Other
How would you like to volunteer?
What is your preferred method of contact?
- Phone
- Email
- Other
What is your preferred method of contact?
Have you worked with us before?
- Yes
- No
If so, tell us more about when and how you were involved.
If you are interested in our competitive events, which contests or trades are you interested in?

VIew a list of our contests here: https://bit.ly/Contests2021
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Donate Supplies, Materials and Prizes

Each competitive event requires tools, supplies and materials specific to the industry. The list below outlines some basic needs of the organization. Your contributions will help ensure that our students are prepared for the workforce and their future careers. Prizes are distributed to the gold, silver and bronze medalists in each division, or to all contestants within a contest.

Please fill out the form below, and someone from our team will contact you soon! If you have any questions, reach out to jgraber@skillsusafl.org

* Required
Email address*
Your Name*
Your Phone Number*
Your Location (city and state)*
Your company or organization
Please describe the item(s) you would like to donate.*
What is the approximate value of the items?*
Your contribution may be tax deductible. Please consult with a certified public accountant or similar professional for more information.
What is your preferred method of contact?*
- Phone
- Email
- Other
What is your preferred method of contact?
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State Education Team Application Form

General Information
Name*
Training Program*
School Name*
School Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
School Phone*
School Fax
Home Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
Email Address*
T-shirt size*
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- 2XL
- 3XL
- 4XL
Polo Size*
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- 2XL
- 3XL
- 4XL
Polo Style*
- Men
- Women
State Education Team Opportunities

Review the SkillsUSA Technical Standards and Contest by Cluster (https://bit.ly/Contests2021) to select contests you would like to support.
First Choice*
Second Choice*
Third Choice*
Employment Background
How many years have you been an instructor?*
Were you employed in your trade prior to teaching? If so, how many years of working experience do you have in your trade?*
Did you complete a certificate or degree program for your trade? If so, please list school, certificate or degree, and year of completion.*
What courses do you currently teach?*
SkillsUSA Background
How long have you been involved with SkillsUSA?*
Are you currently a registered SkillsUSA Professional Member?*
Tell us about your involvement with SkillsUSA in your school or region. Have you been involved in state or regional SkillsUSA competitions? Explain:*
*
- I have read the requirements of a State Education Team member and agree to uphold the requirements of the position. I understand the expectations and will support the SkillsUSA Florida Championships to the best of my ability.