Nominations for the Distinguished Student Award can be submitted until December 1, 2026.
The award recognizes a student in grades 5-8 who has been identified as gifted and has made a contribution to their community at a level beyond that expected for a child their age.
These awards recognize exceptional service and/or advocacy in support of educating Kentucky’s gifted and talented youth.
Nominees can be educational professionals or community members who have made significant positive contributions to gifted education.
Deadline to nominate December 1, 2026.
