Clyde Motts was a charter member of the organization, beginning the discussion with many like-minded science teachers as he was teaching high school at Penn High School.  He served as HASTI's first president from 1969-1970.  He continued working with HASTI until his death at age 99.  He was awarded the Edward L Frazier Distinguised Service Award in1995.

The Clyde Motts Award for Outstanding High School Science Teaching is awarded annually by the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc, to an outstanding high school teacher who exhibits a passion for innovative science teaching.

In addition to the honor of being selected for this prestigious award, HASTI will present a cash award of $100.00, a one-year HASTI membership, and a recognition plaque to the recipient.

Nominees must be full-time classroom teachers in the state of Indiana (Certified Science Teacher in Grades 9-12). The nominee may, but is not required, to be a current HASTI member. 

Teachers may self-nominate for this award.

HASTI AWARDS

HASTI recognizes outstanding Hoosier science educators who are innovators in their classrooms.   All recipients will be recognized at the HASTI Annual State Conference .

Follow the directions below to ensure that applications are complete. 

1.   Online Registration 

Nominator completes the on-line awards application registration. Nominator provides nominee’s school information, contact information and A short (250 word or less) explanation of why your nominee deserves the award including an example of your nominee’s exemplary science teaching. Nomination Link

2. Nominee Vita

This section includes the nominee’s brief work history, honors or recognition received, or examples of leadership within profession, professional activities, and publications.

3. Nominee Photo

Include one photo of the nominee.  This photo will be used for publicity should the nominee be selected as the awardee.

4.  Letters of Recommendation

Two supporting letters from administrator, student or parent, and/or a peer teacher.  One of these letters could be written by the nominator.  Support letters are limited to one single spaced, typed page.

Past Winners

2025- Vicente Lorenz

2024- Kelly Book, Jenny Veatch 

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2020- Kevin Leinweber

2018- Robyn Whitty

2016- David Butler

2011 -  Allison Nixon

2008- Bayan Mujawaz 

2005- Scott Powell

2004- Walter Steven Riggle

2003- David James