Award Criteria

The award is designed top recognize excellence, expertise, and demonstrable achievement in education.  Criteria for this award correspond closely to the Foundation’s belief that educators play a vital role in society supporting young people’s growth and preparing them to be adaptable, flexible, creative, and responsive to future societal changes.

Criteria used in the selection process are:

1.  Demonstrated excellence in education with a tangible product, process, and/or project that has had a successful impact on others.

2.   Evidence of commitment to the growth of young people: respecting individual needs and talents, fostering self esteem, and encouraging realization of individual potential.

3.  Evidence of outstanding personal and character attributes: setting high expectations for personal achievements and students' achievements, demonstrating leadership, and acting as a catalyst for others.

4. Implementation of a creative and innovative approach that has made a difference in one's classroom and school.

5.  Service as an exemplary model for students, peers, and/or parents and the community.