Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Dorothy Beardmore Service to Education Award. The award, named in honor of Mrs. Dorothy Beardmore, who served as a member of the State Board of Education for 16 years (1985-2000), is given annually to a person for:

• Providing volunteer leadership in developing education policy, or positively impacting the education system; or
• Contributing to the improvement of education through involvement on local, state, or national commissions, task forces, or significant leadership or community organizations; and
• Volunteering at the local, state, or national level.

Guidelines can be found at www.michigan.gov/trp. Nominations are due Friday, May 23, 2008, with presentation scheduled for the June 10, 2008, State Board meeting.

Contact Mrs. Eileen Hamilton, State Board Executive, at 517.373.3900 or hamiltone@michigan.gov, if you have any questions regarding the process.