Veteran in Education Service Award
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Colleen Bernard |
The deadline for 2024 nominations is Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3 PM.
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Purpose
We honor and recognize every FCPS employee who has served our nation in the armed forces. Every year, we will shine an additional spotlight on our veterans by recognizing an FCPS employee/veteran for exemplary service to FCPS and the community.
The winner of the 2023 Veteran in Education Service award is Earl Gibson, Urbana High School HVAC Technician. Read the press release.
Nominators
Any FCPS employee may be nominated for this award by:
- any FCPS employee
- a student or former student
- a parent
- a member of the community
Nomination Process
Complete and return the Nomination Package in ONE electronic file including:
- the Nomination Form
- the Statement of Support Section
- up to 4 letters of recommendation
Send all 3 items to Service.Award@fcps.org. Only electronic nomination packages will be accepted. All components of the package must be received by 3:00PM, on Friday, September 27th, 2024.
Selection Process
A committee of FCPS staff, community members, and veterans will review all of the nominations and choose the award recipient.
Award & Recognition
All FCPS employees/veterans who are nominated will be invited to take part in the FCPS Veterans Day celebration and recognition ceremonies. The award recipient will be announced the week following the ceremony and will also receive an engraved plaque, a gift sponsored by Woodsboro Bank, and will be recognized by the Board of Education. FCPS will also recognize and thank all award nominees.