RISE Award (Recognizing Inspirational School Employees)
🕒 Estimated Time to Complete: 10–15 minutes📅 Due Date: September 30, 2026. 🌟Awarded in the spring of 2026. The RISE award honors classified school employees who provide exemplary service. A classified school employee can be someone who works in any grade, from pre-kindergarten through high school, in any of the following occupational specialties: paraprofessional, clerical and administrative services, transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and maintenance services, security services, health and student services, technical services, and skilled trades. Please keep your nominations confidential.
Nominee Information
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Nominee First / Last Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominee Email
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Classified School Employee Job Title
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Nominee Occupational Specialty
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Example: Paraprofessional
Nominee School District
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Nominee School Name
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Student Grades the Nominee Works with
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Example: K-3, 4th Grade
To you knowledge how long has the nominee been at the current school?
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To you knowledge how long has the nominee been in education?
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How long have you known the Nominee?
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About the Nominee
The RISE award honors classified school employees who provide exemplary service. A classified school employee can be someone who works in any grade, from pre-kindergarten through high school, in any of the following occupational specialties: paraprofessional, clerical and administrative services, transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and maintenance services, security services, health and student services, technical services, and skilled trades. Please keep your nominations confidential.
Describe your relationship with your nominee and why you are taking time to nominate them for the 2024 RISE Award.
Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence in their work performance. (150 words maximum).
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Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence in their leadership and commitment. (150 words maximum)
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Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence with their local support including examples from co-workers, school administrators, community members, etc. who speak about the nominee's exemplary work. (100 words maximum)
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Describe how the nominee enhances the classified school employees' image in the community and schools. (100 words maximum)
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Please provide additional information about the nominee that should be noted for the RISE award. (200 words maximum)
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Nominator's Contact Information
Nominator's Name
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First Name
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Nominator's Role (Select all that apply)
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School District Superintendent
School Principal/Assistant Principle
School Teacher
School Distrcit Employee
School Board Member
Department of Education Employee
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Nominator's Email
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School Phone Number
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School Principal's Name
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First Name
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School Principal's Email
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I understand my nomination should remain confidential and the nominee should not be aware of the nomination.
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