New!  The "CAG Gifted Kids' Hero" Recognition

This new program is designed for members to recognize and thank anyone who has advocated on behalf of gifted education and/or helped to create a positive experience for gifted children in his or her classroom, school, district, home or community.  For all the details and to recognize someone, click here.

Administrator of the Year Award

Recognizing a program or school administrator who has gone above and beyond to provide gifted students with an exceptional academic experience, CAG's Administrator of the Year award honors one of our state's administrators, many of whose contributions too often go unheralded. For details and to view the winners, click here.

Friend of the Gifted Award

It takes a lot of effort to advocate for gifted education, and champions of the cause come from all walks of life, from educators, to parents, to members of the community. The CAG Friend of the Gifted award recognizes one such individual who has impacted the lives of gifted children. For details and to view the winners, click here.

Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award

NAGC is pleased to announce the NAGC – Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Awards program for the 2009 – 2010 school year. Originally funded by the Nicholas Green Foundation and NAGC, this award program is designed to recognize distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts, in children grades 3 through 6. One child per state can be named a Nicholas Green Distinguished Student and that winner receives a $500 U.S. savings bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence.

Click here to download information about nominating someone for the 2009-2010 award or click here to learn more about the award and to see Connecticut's past winners.