The KAGE Distinguished Student Award is designed to recognize a student from grades 5-8 who has been formally identified as gifted and has distinguished achievement not only in academics, leadership, or the arts but also contributed to the community at a level beyond what is expected of a child in the student’s age group.
**Please note, student nomination requires an essay written by the student and a recommendation from a teacher or community member.**
KAGE Service and Advocacy Awards recognize exceptional service and/or advocacy in support of educating Kentucky’s gifted and talented children and youth. These awards include The Michael Caudill Educator Award, which was established in 2005 in memory of Michael Caudill, superintendent of Madison County Schools and friend to gifted children.
**Please note, these awards require a letter of nomination from the nominator.**
More information can be found below and on our website at www.kagegifted.org/awards/.
Our 2026 Annual Conference will feature a limited number of exhibitor/sponsor spaces. All exhibitor spaces will be located within the high-traffic event area, ensuring maximum exposure to conference participants throughout the event. We encourage you to register early as space is limited, and we expect exhibitor spots to fill quickly!
Any KAGE Member in good standing who has served at least one term on the KAGE Board is eligible for this position. The nomination window will remain open until position is filled.
Service will begin at the business meeting at the Annual Conference in February.
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