Learning Curve
2022 PPA Nominations Open
Posted on January 17, 2022, by GAPMP
Please nominate a fellow Mentor, or a Special Ed Administrator you admire.
The Phil Pickens Leadership Award is a statewide honor, to recognize outstanding leadership in the collaborative work to improve outcomes for students with disabilities; outstanding contributions to the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership program; and consistent, outstanding leadership accomplishments in special education. The award is named after the founder of the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership, Phil Pickens, and will be presented at our statewide Kickoff Conference in September.
Please submit your completed form by Wednesday March 30, 2022.
Need some inspiration?
Here are some links to learn about previous winners, and the legendary Phil Pickens himself!
FAQs for Nominating a Mentor or Administrator
Q. Who can nominate someone for a PPA award?
A. Anyone! If you need a little help with answering the questions, you can ask a friend in their department. JUST KEEP IT A SECRET!
Q. What if someone has been nominated before?
A. You can only win once, but you can be nominated again.
Q. How can I get the information requested on the form if I don’t work with the person I’m nominating?
A. Ask the region rep to help you. Or, you can ask a previous winner or even reach out to Missy Sullivan who is the chair of the 2022 PPA committee.
