Professional State Association Awards are based on the progress that state associations have made towards meeting certain national objectives. These objectives include teacher recruitment and retention, providing professional development opportunities, and creating proactive legislative effort, among others. Awards are given at three levels -- Distinguished, Professional, and Active..

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Region I

Arizona - Distinguished
Idaho - Distinguished
Montana - Distinguished
Oregon - Distinguished
Washington - Distinguished
Wyoming - Distinguished
California - Professional
Utah - Professional

Region II

Louisiana - Distinguished
Oklahoma - Distinguished
Kansas - Professional
New Mexico - Professional
Texas - Professional

Region III

Iowa - Distinguished
Minnesota - Distinguished
Nebraska - Distinguished
North Dakota - Distinguished
South Dakota - Distinguished
Wisconsin - Distinguished

Region IV

Illinois - Distinguished
Indiana - Distinguished
Kentucky - Distinguished
Michigan - Distinguished
Missouri - Distinguished
Ohio - Distinguished

Region V

Alabama - Distinguished
Florida - Distinguished
Georgia - Distinguished
Mississippi - Distinguished
South Carolina - Distinguished
Tennessee - Distinguished

Region VI

Connecticut - Distinguished
Maryland - Distinguished
New York - Distinguished
Pennsylvania - Distinguished
New Jersey - Distinguished
Virginia - Professional
West Virginia - Active