The Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award Grant

The Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Summary

The Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award, established in 2008 by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers, honors individuals for their exceptional and long-term contributions to geoscience education. Named after Robert "Bob" Christman, who dedicated over thirty years of service, this award recognizes nominees who demonstrate significant impact at both national and section levels. Active NAGT members can submit nominations that detail the nominee's contributions, promoting excellence in the geoscience community.

Overview

About Us Since 1938, the National Association of Geoscience Teachers has promoted excellence in geoscience education and supporting the community of geoscience educators. We are a member-driven professional organization with a strong vision: that everyone experiences welcoming, inspiring, and effective Earth education. The Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award The Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award was established by the Executive Committee in April, 2008 to recognize individuals who have provided long, distinguished service to the Association at the national and/or section level. The Award honors Robert "Bob" Christman who for more than thirty years provided exceptional service to the Association both at the national level and also to the Pacific Northwest section. Bob served the Association as a Councilor-at-Large [1983-84], Secretary/treasurer [1989-91], Executive Director [1992-2002], and Co-executive Director [2003-2005]. He was also a co-editor of the Journal of Geoscience Education from 1979 until 1987, contributing 26 film reviews and writing a column for secondary school teachers. Bob served as President of the Pacific Northwest section in 1974 and 1975 and served as the section's Secretary/treasurer after that.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Recipients of the Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award are selected by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Any active NAGT member may submit a nomination. The nomination letter should detail the contributions that the individual has made to the Association at the national and/or section level. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.