Awards Recognizing Excellence
Distinguished Service Award
The Council recognizes a Retired Life Member who has shown exemplary commitment to public education after retiring as a superintendent. The
Distinguished Service Award is The Council's highest honor and is presented annually at our Fall Leadership Summit.
Selections are made by our Distinguished Service Committee composed of current Council officers (with the word president in their title) and past presidents who are still active.
Friend of the Council
The
Friend of The Council Award was created in 1996 and is presented at our Winter Institute for Leadership & Advocacy each year. Nominations are provided by members or Council staff and are due in January each year for inclusion in the selection process. The Distinguished Service Committee makes the final selection.
Appreciation Award
The
Appreciation Award is given in recognition of an active members' efforts on behalf of The Council and its initiatives. Individuals are nominated by a colleague in the field of education, by an active member of The Council, or a Council staff member. Final selections are made by the Distinguished Service Committee and presented at our Winter Institute for Leadership & Advocacy each year. Final nominations are due in January for this award.