Do you know someone who exemplifies the value of caring, has high expectations for learning, makes unselfish contributions to the education field, and deserves recognition?
The Lassen County Office of Education is now accepting nominations for the Excellence in Education Award from individuals within the county. The criteria are simple: tell us about someone in no more than 500 words who best personifies caring and has made a significant contribution to education. This individual should be a worthy role model to be emulated by others. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Educator Gala on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 PM.
The following categories are offered for recognition:
- Administrator (superintendent, assistant superintendents, principal, executive director, dean, etc.)
- Certificated staff (Teachers, instructional coaches, teachers on special assignment, nurses, counselors, speech pathologists, school psychologists, etc.)
- Classified staff (Paraprofessionals, instructional aides, cafeteria support, lead cook, food services, custodian, bus drivers, transportation, maintenance, facility managers, media tech, technology coordinator, health clerks, expanded learning opportunity program staff, attendance clerks, etc.)
- Parent
- Community partner / volunteer
- School site
There is no limit to the number of nominations; each nomination is a separate form. You can nominate more than one nominee for any of the above categories. The selection committee will be reviewing each nomination by the answers you provide to the questions below about why your nominee should receive this special recognition. Unfortunately, we are not able to recognize every nomination received.
NOMINATION DUE DATE IS MARCH 30, 2026 BY 4 PM.
All questions may be directed to pd@lcoe.org.
