FCPS Seeks Nominations for the Annual Veteran in Education Service Award

Frederick County Public Schools seeks nominations for the Veteran in Education Service Award, to honor an FCPS employee who has served our nation in the armed forces and provided exemplary service to the school system and the community.

Any community member, FCPS student, former student, student’s parent or FCPS employee may nominate an individual.

Each nominee must be a veteran, as defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA), or be currently serving in the armed forces as a member of the Reserves or National Guard. The Reserve components of the armed forces are the Army National Guard of the United States, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard of the United States, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve.

Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to FCPS and the community. They may have done this by showing integrity and trustworthiness, perseverance in overcoming challenges, selflessness in helping others, and teamwork and loyalty, for example.

A committee of FCPS staff, community members and veterans will review all nominations and choose the award recipient. The recipient will receive Board of Education recognition including an engraved plaque and gift sponsored by Woodsboro Bank. FCPS will also honor the winner in the school system’s Veterans Day celebrations and recognition ceremonies.

Last year’s recipient was Juana Anderson, Substitute Teacher, at Thurmont Middle School.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 7. The application is online at www.fcps.org/awards. Only electronic applications will be accepted this year. Please submit all application materials in one electronic file to Service.Award@fcps.org