NAPE Outstanding Earth Science Lecturer Award

The NAPE Outstanding Earth Science Lecturer Award (NOELA) honours NAPE members who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavours over a period of not less than ten (10) years, have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of education in the earth sciences (professional practice involving the application of geoscience and related disciplines to the exploration and exploitation) of petroleum and related mineral resources and to the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) and helped to foster students’ lifelong learning and success.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the nominee must:

1

Be an Earth Science lecturer in a Nigerian tertiary institution, an active and financially up-to-date member of NAPE.

2

Consistent payment of annual dues for a sustained minimum period of 5 years from the year of application shall be required.

3

Be committed to promoting NAPE ideals and best teaching practices and show active involvement and leadership in professional development and community activities.

4

Be a lecturer/trainer employed or contracted by a tertiary institution in Nigeria for all or part of the period from January 1 to December 31 of the preceding year.

5

Have spent not less than ten (10) years in direct contact with, and instructing students, for the period under consideration, towards the attainment of nationally recognized tertiary qualifications for such students

6

Be a positive role model who supports students’ achievements.

7

Facilitate, challenge, influence, motivate, and inspire creativity and learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.

8

Have a broad understanding of research-based models for effective teaching and be aware of current trends and issues in Earth Science education.

9

Demonstrate a mastery of subject and noteworthy scholarly contributions by way of publications and, or technical paper presentations.

10

Indicate their consent to be so nominated

Nomination Procedure

1

Individuals may apply for the award or nominate a colleague. Anyone previously nominated may reapply.

2

Nominations require sponsorship by at least two financially current NAPE members in higher education, and endorsement by the President of the nominee's university NAPE chapter (if one exists).

3

Endorsement of the application and a supporting statement from the nominee’s Head of Department are an added advantage, but not compulsory.

4

Completed nomination forms and supporting documents (including letters of recommendation) should be submitted as instructed by NAPE.

Submission Guidelines

  • Individuals may apply for the award or nominate a colleague. Anyone previously nominated may reapply.
  • Nominations require sponsorship by at least two financially current NAPE members in higher education, and endorsement by the President of the nominee's university NAPE chapter (if one exists).
  • Endorsement of the application and a supporting statement from the nominee’s Head of Department are an added advantage, but not compulsory.
  • Completed nomination forms and supporting documents (including letters of recommendation) should be submitted as instructed by NAPE.

Restrictions

  • Only one (1) award may be given annually.
  • Nominees must not have been disciplined under Section 7 or Section 12 of the NAPE Constitution.
  • Nominees must be alive at the time of selection and must be personally present to receive the award. NAPE Honours and Awards shall not be given by proxy except for posthumous awards.
  • Serving Executive officers of the Association are ineligible for consideration while in office.
  • Advisory Council members are not eligible to nominate or endorse nominated candidates for any category of NAPE Distinguished Honours and Awards while serving on the Council.
  • Advisory Council members are not eligible for consideration for NAPE Distinguished Honours and Nominated Awards while serving on the Council.
  • Members shall not sponsor more than 2 nominees for NOELA award.

Past Recipients

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No past recipients for this award.