Honor Medal Award Grant

Honor Medal Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Education Association
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Honor Medal Award, presented by the Maine Education Association, recognizes an MEA member who has exemplified courage in defending academic freedom and upholding the rights of educators. This award acknowledges those who risk their personal welfare for professional integrity, demonstrating a commitment to equity and educational excellence. The MEA, representing a diverse body of educators, aims to honor members who advocate for improved conditions and support for their colleagues and students across Maine.

Overview

The Maine Education Association is a diverse group of professional educators, standing together to ensure that our voices, values, and priorities are heard and respected and that every Maine student has the opportunity for an outstanding education. MEA advocates for better pay, benefits, and working conditions for members. We stand up for, support, and empower members in and out of the classroom. And MEA works to ensure equity, prevent discrimination and prejudice, and advance great public schools for all educators and students across the state. MEA offers awards and grants to members to both honor and support colleagues and your work. The Honor Medal Award recognizes an MEA member who has demonstrated outstanding courage in defending academic freedom or in upholding the right of educators to adhere to the principles of their profession free from harassment and coercion. Also, to recognize a member who has faced a difficult period and risked personal welfare because of professional commitment.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be an MEA member.Must have shown outstanding courage and dedication to the principles of the profession without regard to personal welfare. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.