CAEA Art Educator Awards

Outstanding Connecticut Art Educator of The Year
Carla Eichler - Staples High School, Westport, CT

Connecticut New  Professional Art Educator  of The Year Award
Ben Cegelka - XXX

Connecticut Award for Distinguished Service from Within the Profession
Clare Murray - cARTie

Connecticut Museum Art Educator of The Year Award
Michelle Benton Begley - American Mural Project, Winsted, CT

Connecticut Award for Distinguished Service from Outside the Profession
Sterling Community Center - Stratford, CT

2025 CAEA Scholarship Recipient
Andy Simoes