2027 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Nomination Form

Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award — 2027 Nomination Form

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) presents the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award to deserving educators at the NFBMD State Convention each winter.

The 2027 NFBMD State Convention will take place February 11–14, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North – Pikesville. The award will be presented at the convention banquet on Saturday, February 13, 2027.

To qualify, nominees must be teachers, counselors, or administrators of programs for blind students in the state of Maryland.

Nomination Deadline: December 16, 2026

Please complete and submit this online nomination form by December 16, 2026.

For additional information, please contact:

Teresa Graham
Email: teresagraham3@gmail.com
Phone: (443) 557-8696

Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Name of Student

If applicable, provide the name of the student associated with this nomination.

Student's Grade

If applicable, enter the student's current grade level.

Nominee

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

School Name

School District or LEA

Years Worked as an Educator

Nominee's Position

Teacher

Counselor

Administrator

Other

Select the position that best describes the nominee.

Other Position — Please Specify

Nomination Narrative

Please discuss the characteristics of the educator of blind students that distinguishes them as excellent . Be sure to also tell us how you came to know that they are distinguished in this field. Be thorough and concise. Please limit your narrative to no more than 500 words.