The Oregon Middle Level Association bestows several awards to outstanding middle school supporters each year. They are the David Putnam award and the John Pence award. Additionally, the OMLA may award a Patti Kinney Distinguished Service Award or Pete Lorain Lifetime Achievement Award when the OMLA Board deems them appropriate.

We accept nominations for any of these awards throughout the year. To submit a nomination click HERE.

David Putnam Award
The David Putnam award is given to one middle school educator per year. It is essentially our Middle School Educator of the Year Award. The person winning this award...

• is committed to and promotes middle level philosophy and education
• maintains continuous intellectual and skill growth
• is a contributing member of a learning community
• has made significant contributions to the improvement of middle level education
• is committed to students and their learning
• is responsible for managing and monitoring student learning

To submit a nomination click HERE.

John Pence Award
The John Pence award is given to people who the OMLA feels deserve recognition for their contributions to the improvement of middle level education. These people can be classified, licensed, administrative employees as well as volunteers, school board members, or community leaders. Teams of educators can also be recognized with this award. What is required is that they show..
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• a commitment to increasing awareness of the needs of middle level learners and strategies most appropriate to meet them
• initiative in advancing middle level education
• evidence in providing leadership to make middle school a positive experience for students and staff

To submit a nomination click HERE.