I. Each candidates must:
A. Be employed by an institution of higher education in Arkansas.
B. Be a member of the association.
C. Have served the profession of HPERD for a period of at least 3 years prior to nomination.
D. Be a person of high moral character and personal integrity who has made outstanding and
noteworthy contributions to the advancement of teaching, research, and/or service to Arkansas.
II. Application Procedures
A. Any association member who resides in the state may nominate a candidate by sending a copy of the
candidate’s qualifications to the committee chair by October 15.