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Educators of Excellence Nomination Guide

Here are the nomination questions. Gather the information you’ll need before you start your nomination form. You may want to type your responses in a Word or Google doc first, then start the form and use “cut and paste”. 

Keep in mind: We get a lot of nominations, so the more specific you are, the better. Include detailed examples of instances where this person(s) stepped up and made a difference.  

If you have any questions or need help, email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov.

Educators with award

All nominators:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

All nominees:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Name of school the nominee represents

Adviser/Coach

 

  • How have students been impacted by the work of this adviser/coach regarding sportsmanship/character development?

    •  What evidence/example supports this?   

  • How have students been impacted by the work of this adviser/coach regarding player/performer skill development?   

    •  What evidence/example supports this?   

Nominate an Adviser/Coach >

Leader of Educational Excellence

 

  • How have students been impacted by the work of this leader regarding school culture, programming, and equity?

    • What evidence/example supports this? 

  • How have staff been impacted by the work of this leader regarding school culture, collaboration, and leading for equity? 

    • What evidence/example supports this? 

  • How does this leader impact other schools in Sourcewell’s service area? 

    • What evidence/example supports this? 

Nominate a leader >

Paraprofessional of Educational Excellence

 

  • How have students been impacted by the work of this paraprofessional?  

    • What evidence/example supports this?  

  • How have staff been impacted by the work of this paraprofessional?   

    • What evidence/example supports this?  

Nominate a Paraprofessional >

Silver Lining Award (for someone who has been a champion in the face of adversity)

 

  • In what ways has this individual brought hope in response during challenging times?   

    • What evidence/example supports this? 

  • How has this individual demonstrated or promoted innovation and curiosity in order to positively impact students and colleagues?   

    • What evidence/example supports this? 

  • How has this individual positively impacted culture and supported students and colleagues, especially during challenging times?  

    • What evidence/example supports this? 

Nominate someone for the Silver Lining Award >

 

Support Staff of Educational Excellence (administrative, transportation, custodian, media center, food service, IT, health aide, etc.)

 

  • How have students been impacted by the work of this support staff?  

    • What evidence/example supports this?  

  • How have staff been impacted by the work of this support staff? 

    • What evidence/example supports this?  

Nominate a Support Staff Member >

Team of Educational Excellence (up to six members)

 

  • What is the purpose of this team?  

  • How is the work of this team based on best practices in education?  

  • How have students been impacted by the work of this team?   

    • What evidence/example supports this?  

  • How is the collaborative work of this team being shared with other staff teams for additional growth in your school?  

  • What plans are in place to sustain the work of this team?  

Nominate a Team >

 

What to expect & timeline

By Nov. 14, 2022

Nominations open

Jan. 13, 2023

Nominations due

Feb. 28, 2023

Nominators and Nominees notified

Mar. 15, 2023

Name confirmation and photo due

May 3, 2023

Educators of Excellence Reception