Jack Troy Merit Award
Cash award - $100.
Created by Jack Troy
Current Awards
Val Cushing Teaching Award
This is a $500 honorarium given to a ceramic student whose work is of the highest order. Selection for this award is made by the juror and the scholarship committee from all work in the exhibition. Award donated by Dick Wukich of Slippery Rock, PA to honor the teaching legacy and profound impact upon the field of American ceramic education by Val Cushing.
Created by Dick Wukich
Teacher Award honoring Daniel Rhodes
This $500 award, to an outstanding K-12 teacher, provided by Dick Wukich of Slippery Rock, PA , celebrates Daniel Rhodes’ contribution to the advancement of ceramics, particularly through the written word. Selection is by the scholarship committee from all work in the exhibition.
Created by Dick Wukich
Speedball Art Products Wheel Award
The Wheel Award is a potter's wheel given to a student of the highest order. Selection for this award is made by the juror from all work in the exhibition. Supplied by Walt Glazer, CEO, Speedball Art Products.
Created by Speedball Art Products
Paragon Industries Test Kiln Award
One school in the US will receive a top of the line, digital test kiln based upon the work of students and teachers as selected by the juror. Supplied by Arnold Howard of Paragon Industries, L.P. - Better Designed Kilns.
Created by Paragon Industries
DiamondCore Tool Award - Teacher
This is a $500 award in the form of an e-certificate for product from DiamondCore Tools
Created by DiamondCore Tools
DiamondCore Tool Award - Student
This is a $250 award in the form of an e-certificate for product from DiamondCore Tools
Created by DiamondCore Tools
Giffin Grip - Student
Student will receive one Giffin Grip
Created by Giffin Grip
Giffin Grip - Teacher
The selected teacher will receive one Giffin grip for the school. The award is selected by Brian Giffin.
Created by Giffin Grip
Bailey Pottery Equipment Award
Jim and Anne Bailey of Bailey Ceramic Supply select 16 students for cash awards and certificates of recognition.
Created by Bailey Ceramic Supply
NCECA Board Regina Brown Teaching Award
The NCECA board of trustees awards a collection of prizes to one excellent teacher to honor the memory of longtime NCECA secretary, Regina Brown. Award includes membership and conference fees for one year and a collection of media from the NCECA collection. Chosen by the Juror.
Created by NCECA BOARD
Regina Brown Teacher Development Award
Because knowledge imbued through precept is the long distance goal we hope to encourage, this award was originally created by Dan Hammett in 2007. It is given to a ceramics teacher to benefit the health of the clay community by aiding in the development of teachers of ceramics. A teacher's eagerness and excitement and comfort of expression in a medium can relate more to a student than the step-by-step skill set training sessions. Selected by the juror, the recipient of this award will, via the k12clay.org website, in any manner (such as by exhibition, a studio or travel journal, report or images) communicate the beneficial value of supporting teachers through this K12 Clay Foundation.
Created by The National K12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation
Amaco Cash Award
This is a special cash award presented by Amaco.
Created by AMACO
Aardvark Teaching Award
Presented to a ceramics teacher by Rick MacPherson of Aardvark Clay and Supply to foster quality ceramics education in the K-12 setting.
Created by Aardvark Clay and Supply
Orton Foundation Cash Award
The Edward Orton Jr. Foundation, the charitable arm of the original manufacturer of pyrometric cones, awards ten $25. cash awards and certificates of merit to students in the exhibition. Provided by Thomas McInnernery on behalf the Edward Orton Jr. Foundation.
Created by The Edward Orton Jr Foundation
The Shadow Award
The Shadow Award for best representation of an animal in ceramics for $250, given by Kim Ernst and Alex Solorzano, is chosen by the Scholarship Committee with recommendation of the juror.
Created by Kim Ernst and Alex Solorzano Solorzano
Richard Notkin Award for Narrative Ceramic Art for the Student
This award will be chosen by Richard Notkin at the annual NCECA K-12 Clay Exhibition. Criteria to determine the awardee will include conceptual depth and technical skill in ceramic sculpture and pottery which connects to issues of concern on our fragile planet. Social and political commentary, and freedom of expression, are the driving force behind much work in ceramics today. Current K-12 students are tomorrow’s future. What are you concerned about, and how can you express this in
Created by Richard Notkin Studio
Richard Notkin Award for Narrative Ceramic Art for the Teacher
This award will be chosen by Richard Notkin at the annual NCECA K-12 Clay Exhibition. Criteria to determine the awardee will include conceptual depth and technical skill in ceramic sculpture and pottery which connects to issues of concern on our fragile planet. Social and political commentary, and freedom of expression, are the driving force behind much work in ceramics today. Current K-12 students are tomorrow’s future. What are you concerned about, and how can you express this in clay?
Created by Richard Notkin Studio
People's Choice Award of Merit by Cornell Studio Supply - Teacher
Award is for People's Choice winner over 3 days of current exhibition. Teacher: $250 gift card
Created by Cornell Studio Supply
Laguna $100 Award of Artistic Achievement
Award of merit sponsored by Laguna
Created by Laguna Clay Company
People's Choice Award of Merit by Cornell Studio Supply - Student
Award is for People's Choice winner over 3 days of current exhibition. Student: $200. Cash award.
Created by Cornell Studio Supply
Marilu Tejero Award
Encouragement for Latino students to bring out their creative passions.
Created by Marilu Tejero
HyperGlaze Software Award
Two awards of HyperGlaze Software are given to students based upon the decision of the juror after reviewing all work included in the exhibition. Donated by Professor Richard Burkett, San Diego State University.
Created by HyperGlaze
Studio Potter Subscription Award
These awards are 2 student awards for a one-year subscription to Studio Potter magazine. Selection is made by the journal after reviewing all work on display in the exhibition. 1 teacher award
Created by Studio Potter
Lookout Mountain Pottery Award
Mark Issenberg will select one student for a $100. award for functional ceramics.
Created by Lookout Mountain Pottery
Chick and Nizza Mangus Award, sponsored by Laguna Clay Co - Teacher
Chick and Nizza Mangus both taught Art in high schools for over 30 years each in Western PA. They taught and mentored their students including their son, Kirk Mangus to study art and share their passions for clay and creative life. This $100 award is underwritten by Laguna Clay's Artistic Achievement Program.
Created by Eva Kwong and Family
Kirk Mangus Achievement Award, sponsored by Laguna - Student
This $100 award celebrates Kirk Mangus' contribution through his teaching, lecturing and mentoring. He loved working with his students. Kirk is also known for his innovative and compelling artwork in ceramics, drawing, sculptures and murals.
Created by Eva Kwong and Family
Surface Decoration Award
Given to a student at any age level with the most attention to detail and skill in decorating their piece. Award chosen by the donor.
Created by Irene A. Lawson Ceramics
SiO2 Clay Award - 110LBS
1st SIO-2 award: 4 packets of PRAI White Stoneware clay (110 lbs) shipped to the school
Created by Collett Clays Corporation (SiO-2)
ICAN Gold Annual Membership-Student
1 ICAN Gold annual membership selected by ICAN representatives,
Created by Ceramic Arts Network
ICAN Gold Annual Membership-Teacher
1 ICAN Gold annual membership selected by ICAN representatives,
Created by Ceramic Arts Network
The Lucy Roy Award, sponsored by Laguna Clay Co.
The Lucy Roy Award, sponsored by Laguna Clay Co., Artistic Merit program. Though neither a K-12 clay teacher nor a potter, Lucy Roy worked for years helping the K-12 exhibition. Her warmth and wisdom helped us find better ways to work, organize our exhibition with grace and a sense of calm to our process. Her penetrating yet joyful appreciation of the student work is with us each year. This annual $100 award is underwritten by Laguna.
Created by K12 Clay Scholarship Fund
The Kris Bliss Award
Named in the memory of the Alaskan Potter and mentor Kris Bliss, this annual award for $100 was established by Jennifer Allen and Shoji Satake. An aspiring K-12 student’s work of the highest order is selected by Jennifer and Shoji.
Created by Shoji Satake
Artaxis Award of Excellence
Artaxis.org is an evolving independent network of contemporary artists that engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values. This award is selected by the Artaxis Board of Directors to support future makers in the field and help them establish a connection to other Artaxis members and the ceramics community. Award is $100 plus a piece of artwork. by an Artaxis member.
Created by Artaxis
Watershed Ceramics Award
To honor a student selected by the jurors whose work demonstrates an interest in experimentation and exploration of a theme, material or process.
Created by Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
Plinth Gallery Award for Ceramic Design
This $100 award is given to a student to recognize excellence in ceramic design and execution.
Created by Plinth Gallery
SiO2 Clay Award - 55 LBS
2nd SIO-2 award: 2 packets of PRAI White Stoneware clay (55 lbs)shipped to the school
Created by Collett Clays Corporation (SiO-2)
Ceramics Monthly All Access Subscription Award
This is an annual subscripton to Ceramics Monthly. Selected by Ceramics Monthly editors
Created by Ceramic Arts Network
PotteryMaking Illustrated All Access Subscription Award
One year subscription to PotteryMaking Illustrated.
Selected by PMI editors
Created by Ceramic Arts Network
Ceramics Monthly All Access Subscription Award
This is an annual subscripton to Ceramics Monthly. Selected by Ceramics Monthly editors
Created by Ceramic Arts Network
PotteryMaking Illustrated All Access Subscription Award
One year subscription to PotteryMaking Illustrated. Selected by PMI editors
Created by Ceramic Arts Network
Clay & Print Award, Paul Andrew Wandless-Student
Given annually by ceramic artist and author, Paul Andrew Wandless, to a student who uses an image transfer technique.
Created by Studio 3 Art Company
Clay & Print Award, Paul Andrew Wandless-Teacher
Recognizing the Teacher, given annually by ceramic artist and author, Paul Andrew Wandless, to a student who uses an image transfer technique.
Created by Studio 3 Art Company
SiO2 Clay Award - 27 LBS
3rd SIO-2 award: 1 packet of PRAI White Stoneware clay (27 lbs) shipped to the school
Created by Collett Clays Corporation (SiO-2)
Chris Campbell Color in Clay Teacher Award
This is a $50 cash award that goes to the Teacher
Created by Chris Campbell Pottery
Chris Campbell Color in Clay Student Award
This is a $50 cash award that goes to the Student
Created by Chris Campbell Pottery
Artistic Achievement Award
These four awards are given to students whose work was deemed of high artistic achievement. Selected by the juror at the exhibition.
Created by The National K12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation
Artistic Merit Award
25 Awards of Artistic Merit are awarded to student works at the exhibition . Students receive a certificate and their display label is marked indicating this recognition. Awards by grade level as follows: gr K-5: ( 3 Artistic Merit) ; gr 6-8 (3 Artistic Merit); gr.9-10 (7 Artistic Merit); gr 11-12 (12 Artistic Merit).
Created by The National K12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation
Honorable Mention Award
21 student awards of Honorable Mention are selected by the juror at the exhibition. Students receive a certificate and their display label is marked indicating this recognition. Awards by grade are as follows: gr K-5 ( 3 Honorable Mention) gr 6-8 (3 Honorable Mention) gr 9-10 (5 Honorable Mention) gr 11-12 (10 Honorable Mention).
Created by The National K12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation