Call for Nominations: Excellence in Supporting Student Success Award
The success of our students relies on the dedication and talents from all levels within our organization. We are committed to recognizing staff in a variety of ways to support the vision and the mission of the Division and to foster and maintain a positive, respectful and productive organizational culture. This is your opportunity to nominate an individual whom you feel is a deserving candidate for the Excellence in Supporting Student Success Award.
What is Excellence in Supporting Student Success Award?
This award is dedicated to recognizing our support staff team and forms part of the Staff Recognition Administrative Procedure 415.
Who is eligible for the award?
All support staff employed by Foothills School Division who exemplify the division’s Mission Statement in their work with or in support of students.
“Support staff” is defined as any individual employed by the division who is not a teacher or school administrator (Principal or Vice Principal). This includes:
- School Based Support Staff (CTS Instructor, Educational Assistant, Family School Liaison Counsellor, Youth Development Coach, Learning Commons Facilitator, Office Administrator, Accounting Administrator, Secretary, Data Facilitator, Early Childhood Educator)
- Transportation Services (Bus Driver, Mechanic, Office Administration, Management)
- Facility Services (Skilled Tradespersons, Office Administration, Management)
- System Support Staff, Office Administration, and Management within Financial Services, Employee Services, Risk Management & Purchasing, Technology Services, Learning Services, and the Office of the Superintendent
Who can submit a nomination?
Nominations are accepted by FSD Employees and members of the community (e.g. students, parents/guardians, school volunteers, etc.).
How do I submit a nomination?
Complete the electronic nomination form by May 1. You are welcome to submit more than one nomination.
Click here to submit a nomination
Award Selection
Principals and Supervisors will review all nominations for their school or department and will make a selection of maximum two (2) nominees based on the Award Criteria (below). Final awards will be determined by the Superintendent of Schools. Award recipients will be recognized during a special luncheon and award presentation hosted by the Board of Trustees in June.
Award criteria
The current Foothills School Division employee (as applicable, based on their position):
- Demonstrates a strong belief that every student can learn and succeed
- Shows an outstanding commitment to supporting students
- Shows initiative and resourcefulness in supporting students as part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Has a positive, helpful and caring attitude
- Shows a strong commitment to a safe and supportive learning environment and to students’ social and emotional needs
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and/or encourages the desire to learn, and is a positive role model for others
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the best interests of students’ learning needs
- Demonstrates strong team player qualities (leader among peers, supportive and respected by colleagues)
- Shows flexibility by considering different viewpoints, performing under pressure, and dealing effectively with challenging situations
- Is a strong ambassador of Foothills School Division and their current school/department/office, enjoys their work and speaks highly of their school/office, staff and community
- Is motivated and strives for excellence
- Consistently brings out the best in others, and is someone from whom others seek guidance and advice
- Must not have been a recipient of the award in the past five (5) years
