APEN Awards Program
General Information
APEN is seeking nomination of both groups and individuals dedicated to the promotion of parenting
education and parental involvement as a means of strengthening families, schools and communities.

If you believe that you or someone you know has gone above and beyond to empower families to
help their children, through direct service, public advocacy, or collaboration with others, please

contact us
.  Include the name, address, phone number and email address of the nominee, as well
as the same information for the nominator, if different.  Also, please specify the award for which the
nomination will be made (see below).

Requests for nomination packets must be received by April 1, 2009.

Nominees will be sent an application to be completed and made available for peer review.  
Nominees and recipients will be recognized as part of the 11th Annual Arkansas Conference for
Parenting Education and Parental Involvement, November 16-18, 2009.
Parent Educator of the Year
This award will be presented to an individual who excels in the application of parenting
education/parental involvement to improve outcomes for children.
Calvin Johnson Award
This award will be presented to an organization, partnership or other group to recognize
innovative or outstanding ways of supporting adult involvement in the lives of children.
Bernice Jones Award
This award will be presented to an individual who effectively advocates for policies and
practices that benefit children and families.