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An Initiative of the American Retired Teachers Foundation

OWL — Opening Windows to Learning emblem
OWL
Opening Windows to Learning
Awards & Recognition

Fast Starts. Big Wins. Lifelong Impact.

People stay in the game when they get early wins. OWL celebrates service, consistency, and impact with visible, beautiful recognition.

Mentor Tiers

From your first session to legendary impact.

Pearl Owl emblem
Pearl Owl
Pearl Owl
First student mentored — or 10 completed sessions.
Ruby Owl emblem
Ruby Owl
Ruby Owl
3 students mentored — or 25 sessions.
Sapphire Owl emblem
Sapphire Owl
Sapphire Owl
10 students mentored — or 75 sessions.
Emerald Owl emblem
Emerald Owl
Emerald Owl
25 students mentored — or 150 sessions.
Diamond Owl emblem
Diamond Owl
Diamond Owl
50 students mentored — or 300 sessions.
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Grand Diamond Owl
Grand Diamond Owl
100+ students or extraordinary statewide impact.
Mustang Owl
Mustang Grand Diamond Owl
Lifetime achievement — for legendary, history-making impact on the mission.
Recognition Includes
  • · Digital badges and certificates
  • · Pins and lapel pins
  • · Purple jackets and scarves
  • · Annual recognition ceremony
  • · State and national event invitations
Annual Recognition

The OWL Calendar.

OWL Gala
State Chapter Awards
Founding Flock Awards
National OWL Summit
Washington D.C. Student Summit