NAGC Network Awards
NAGC Networks awards are to honor those who've made outstanding contributions to a specific area within the field of gifted education. Nominations, the application process, and reviews are managed by the sponsoring network with support from NAGC, and are typically presented at the NAGC Annual Convention. Nominations for the 2027 awards will open in spring 2027
Learn more about each Network Award below, or view a list of previous award winners.
Arts Network
The Arts Network Research Award recognizes excellence in research about high-ability arts education and talent development, aiming to increase the understanding and availability of research.
Creativity Network
The Creativity Network's E. Paul Torrance Award acknowledges significant contributions by individuals and groups whose work facilitates the enhancement and spread of creativity.
Curriculum Studies Network
The Curriculum Awards recognizes exemplary units in gifted education—for newly created and differentiated units—that are evidence-supported, field-tested, and proven to drive student growth.
Global Awareness Network
The Annemarie Roeper Global Awareness Award honors individuals or organizations that uphold Annemarie Roeper’s legacy by addressing the concerns of gifted children regarding their world and its future.
Professional Learning Network
The Professional Learning Award recognizes individuals or organizations that implement sustained gifted education development for any age level, from PreK–12 through higher education.
Research & Evaluation Network
The Research & Evaluation Network supports emerging scholars through the Graduate Student Research Gala and the Dissertation Award Competition for recognizing excellence in research in gifted education.
Special Populations Network
The Special Populations Network offers three awards named after important names within the field of gifted education. To learn more, select the guidelines for each below.