Each year the Association recognizes an outstanding Arkansas gifted education administrator/coordinator to receive this award. The nominee must be a practicing gifted education administrator with at least five years of experience and a member of AAGEA.

AAGEA ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR

2023 - Aaron Randolph, Cabot School District

2022 - Tim Smithey, Rogers School District

2021 - Kristi Chumley, Benton School District

2020 - Tammy Deaton, Beebe School District

2019 - Bill Shelly, Arkansas River Education Service Center

2018 - Diane Hay, Blytheville School District

2017 - Roy Wilson, Sheridan School District

2016 - Monica Springfield, Cotter School District

2015 - Krystal Nail, Arkansas Department of Education

2014 - Janet Calloway, Lake Hamilton School District

2013 - Laura Binz, Russellville School District

2009 - Betsy Hays, Atkins School District

2008 - Lynn Harrison, North Little Rock School District

2007 - William Waskom, Benton School District

2006 - Marilyn Larson, Conway School District