Criteria for Berry Award for Emerging Scholar

  1. Eligibility:
    • Nominator Must be a member of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL). Weighted into scoring if nominee is a member.
    • Targets be an emerging scholar, defined as someone within the first 2-7 years of their academic career.
    • Should have demonstrated significant contributions to the field of Educational Leadership.
    • Should have demonstrated leadership for “Learning in a Global Educational System”
  2. Contributions:
    • Research: Published articles, books, or papers that contribute new knowledge or innovative practices in Educational Leadership and/or Learning in a Global Educational System.
    • Teaching: Excellence in teaching and mentoring future school leaders, including assistant principals, principals, superintendents, global educational leadership professors.
    • Service: Active involvement in professional organizations, community service, or initiatives that promote Global Educational Leadership.
  3. Impact:
    • Demonstrated impact on the field through metrics, adoption of practices, and/or influence on policy and equity driven practice.
    • Evidence of positive equity driven leadership outcomes in educational settings influenced by the scholar’s work.
  4. Innovation:
    • Introduction of new ideas, methodologies, or technologies in the field of educational leadership.
    • Creative approaches to solving problems in Global Educational Leadership.

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Selection Process
  1. Nomination:
    • Nominations can be submitted by peers, mentors, or self-nominations.
    • Nomination packages should include a CV, a statement of contributions, and letters of support.
  2. Board Approved Review Committee:
    • A diverse committee of respected scholars and practitioners in the field of educational leadership.
    • Ensure the committee includes members with expertise in research, teaching, and service.
  3. Evaluation:
    • The committee reviews nomination packages based on the established criteria.
    • Each nominee is scored on their contributions, impact, and innovation.
  4. Shortlisting:
    • The top candidates are shortlisted based on their scores.
    • Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide additional materials or participate in an interview.
  5. Final Selection:
    • The committee deliberates and selects the award recipient(s) based on the overall evaluation.
    • The decision is communicated to the recipient(s) and announced publicly.
  6. Award Presentation:
    • The award is presented at the annual ICPEL conference or another significant event.
    • The recipient(s) may be invited to give a keynote address or present their work.

Berry Emerging Scholar Award Recipients

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