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Diocesan Awards

The nomination portal for the various Diocesan awards is now open.  The instructions and link are included in this email

There is one link to nominate – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqk38w4twNlTB6hhtVhNNknLL516teeyuZYAsXhyMGzcWzBw/viewform –

This link takes a person to a Google form where the nominating process for all nine awards begins.

Nominations must be submitted before the end of the day, February 7, 2025.

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award for 2024-2025

This annual award recognizes a diocesan teacher, staff member, or administrator who has gone well beyond their job description expectations in regards to service towards their school(s), parish(es), and/or community.
 

The nominee for the St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award must exemplify the traits of St. Mother Teresa, who spent her life unselfishly serving others.  The actions and words of the nominee, over a period of time, must support the humanitarian efforts of St. Mother Teresa.  Specific examples of exemplary care and compassion for others, along with charitable and humanitarian works, are an essential component of consideration for this recognition.

Holy Family Award for 2024-2025

This annual award recognizes an outstanding diocesan teacher, staff member, or administrator who has made an exceptional difference for families within the school or parish. This award can be based upon instruction, co-curricular activities, religious guidance, physical, spiritual, or emotional support to entire families.
 

Volunteer of the Year 2024-2025

This annual award recognizes an outstanding adult volunteer within our Catholic schools who demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic faith, who volunteers selflessly and consistently demonstrates the heart of a servant.

The person completing this nomination should be able to cite multiple examples on how the nominee stands out from other volunteers and answer the question, "How is this nominee a role model of service within the Catholic school community?"

Support Staff of the Year 2024-2025

This annual award recognizes an outstanding member of the diocesan support staff who demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic faith, who performs with integrity and consistently excels within their position.

The person completing this nomination should be able to cite multiple examples on how the nominee stands out from their peers and answer the question, "How is this nominee a role model of the Catholic faith within the school community?"
 

Early Childhood Educator of the Year 2024-2025

This annual award recognizes an outstanding diocesan 3P/3K and/or 4P/4K year old teacher who excels at positively impacting the lives of our youngest learners.