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.
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) invites educators, administrators, counselors, coordinators, researchers, university faculty, and advocates to submit proposals for the 2027 KAGE Annual Conference.
This year’s theme, The Road to Greatness Begins Here, celebrates the journey of nurturing talent, inspiring curiosity, and creating meaningful learning experiences for gifted and advanced learners. We are seeking engaging, research-informed, and practical sessions that inspire educators and provide strategies they can immediately implement.
Full details and link to submission form can be found here.
