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THE DAVID AND CONNIE BELIN HONORS AWARD

This award honors David and Connie Belin, long-time supporters of the College of Education. 

David Belin was a founder of and senior advisor for The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at The University of Iowa.  Until his death in 1999, Mr. Belin served on the national advisory board for the National Association for Gifted Children and was active in advocating for an increased federal government role in supporting programs for gifted youth.

Connie Belin was a dedicated leader in education in the State of Iowa and in particular, a leader furthering the cause of gifted education.  Connie Belin passed away in 1980, and a Fellowship Program in Gifted Education was established that year in order to provide a pre-eminent professional development program for classroom teachers.