Special Events

Leader of the Year Awards 
4:30–6 p.m. Monday, July 8

Join us as we recognize blue-ribbon local units and volunteer leaders during the presentation of the Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year and Floyd Trimble Local Unit of the Year awards. We’ll also recognize ATPE’s 2023-24 Top Recruiter.   

This awards presentation will be held in conjunction with the Membership & Marketing General Session. 

A Night at the State Fair
7:30–9 p.m. Monday, July 8 (Additional ticket required—$60)

Join us on the ATPE Midway for a night of carnival games, caricature artists, and camaraderie! Try your hand at classic games for the opportunity to win ATPE-themed merch and support the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC). Your favorite state fair treats will be among the heavy appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages served. A cash bar will be available. This event requires purchase of an additional $60 ticket. 

ATPE-PAC solicits donations from ATPE members, staff, and their families only. 

Advocacy Update & Awards
8–9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9

The public education community was able to keep private school vouchers at bay during a yearlong legislative battle in 2023, but several critical public education allies have either retired from the Legislature or were defeated in the March primaries. As we look ahead to the general election in November and the 89th Legislature, how can ATPE members fight for their students and inspire their colleagues to stay engaged? The ATPE Governmental Relations team will be on hand to share the latest. Plus, we’ll recognize those members who demonstrated outstanding support for the ATPE Political Action Committee between Aug. 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023. 

Educator of the Year Awards
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10

We will close the ATPE Summit with a special session in which we honor the 2023-24 ATPE Charles Pickitt Educators of the Year in five categories: administrator, associate, elementary teacher, secondary teacher, and special services educator. 

This awards presentation will be held in conjunction with Kim Bearden’s closing keynote.