YAM TOY

NCAEA is proud to introduce the YAM Teacher of the Year initiative. The YAM TOY is a teacher who is a constant advocate for their program and students. Specifically, we are looking for the teacher who: 

1. Submits designs for the Flag Contest

2. Participates in YAM Spirit week & Make Art Mondays in March; and posts about it to social media using this year’s hashtag  #ncYAM2026

3. Submits artwork/s for the Virtual YAM Show at the National Convention

4. Hosts or participates a YAM Art Show (have a Spring show? That counts!) and posts about it to social media using this year’s hashtags 

5. Enters artwork for consideration in the General Assembly Show 

6. Advertise YAM events on social media using the hashtags; newspapers; and/or blogs

7. Completes the YAM documentation for YAM TOY consideration.

Submit your documentation HERE.