The NMEA Registration Scholarship Application will support SAME members to help offset costs to attend the Annual Conference in 2026.
To submit an application, please complete the form below. For best results, open the form in a new window or tab.
The deadline for applying is April 1, 2026. For more questions, please email Jean May-Brett at jam05@bellsouth.net.
Event organizers can request up to $500. To apply, fill out the Google Form and submit a detailed budget. Only one event per state (LA, MS, AL, FL) will be funded per year. The funding year will start over at the next SAME Annual Meeting in the fall.
Nominate someone for SAME's Outstanding Educator Award or Distinguished Service Award! Check out our application to take a look at the qualifications we're looking for and submit your nominations by November 12, 2025 to Jean May-Brett at jam05@bellsouth.net.
For best results, open the form in a new window or tab.
2025 - Lindsay Seely
2024 - None
2023 - Lee Yokel
2021 - Chris Verlinde (presented at 1/22/22 meeting)
2020 - None
2019 - None
2018 - ?
2017 - ?
2016 - ?
2015 - Mia Erickson Stevens
2014 – Rick Ranew
2013 – Summer Dorcik
2012 – Chris Breazeale
2011 – Dr. Shelia Brown
2010 – Belinda Matlock
2008 – Jennifer "Murt" Conover
2005 – Jennifer Buchanan
2004 – Angela Capello
2024 - Greg Graeber
2023 - Jean May-Brett (modified as "Lifetime Service Award" for this year)
2021 - Dr. Jessie Kastler (presented at 1/22/22 meeting)
2014 – Joan Turner
2009 – LUMCON
2008 – Sharon Walker
2005 – Johnette Bosarge
2004 – Denise Keaton