Reward an outstanding NJ Black History educator

Do you know a New Jersey teacher, librarian or other educator who has done an outstanding job in creating   black American history curriculum materials  or teaching black American history for grades K-12? Here is your chance to nominate them for an award! DEADLINE for submissions is 10/6/11 The Commission is Accepting Nominations for the MILDRED BARRY GARVIN PRIZE
The Mildred Barry Garvin Prize is an award of $1,500 to a New Jersey teacher, guidance counselor, or school librarian for outstanding teaching of black American history in kindergarten through high school or outstanding performance in a related activity such as developing curriculum materials. One prize is awarded annually. Nominations for the 2012 prize must be postmarked by October 6, 2011. Nominees must be a New Jersey teacher, guidance counselor, or school librarian engaged in teaching of black American history at any grade level between kindergarten and high school. Individuals may be nominated by others, or they may self-nominate. To nominate an educational professional, submit the nomination form, and a 500 word essay describing the nominee’s qualifications and why he or she should receive the Garvin Prize. You may access the nomination form at http://www.state.nj.us/state/historical/dos_his_grants.html#capes.
Postmark and submit the nomination form and essay no later than October 6, 2011 to: Niquole Primiani Chief Programs Officer New Jersey Historical Commission 225 West State Street, PO Box 305 Trenton, NJ 08625-0305 (Please use the P.O. Box for U.S. Mail and the street address for courier service.)