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Distinguished Service Award 

 
Presented annually since 1973, KASA's Distinguished Service Award is given to a retired (or retiring) school administrator who has exhibited exemplary education leadership ability and has brought honor to his or her colleagues, his or her profession and to him or herself.

Eligibility

Members who have been active in KASA for at least two consecutive years (including the current school year) and have retired or plan to retire at the end of the current school year are eligible for the Distinguished Service Award.

Award Selection, Notification & Recognition

  • Award winner will be selected by a statewide judging panel representative of all KASA members.
  • Nominators will be notified of nominee's award status in mid June.
  • Award recipient will be recognized at KASA's annual conference, July 16-18, 2008, at the Galt House Hotel & Suites in Louisville, presented a distinguished timepeice and be recognized in KASA's monthly newsletter and other appropriate media.

 

Guidelines

  • Award nominations may be submitted by any KASA member on behalf of a fellow member. Self nominations are also accepted. Note: The nominee must be an active KASA member for at least two consecutive years, including the current school year.
  • Nominations must be submitted on the official application form.
  • A maximum of five additional pages of supporting materials may be submitted to further enhance the application.
  • Two letters of recommendation supporting the nomination must accompany the application. Letters should be written by KASA members-one by an administrator in the nominee's school district, and one by an administrator who holds the same job classification from any school district. Note: If retired for some time, obtain letters from a previous district employer or other education organization.

Nomination Deadline

June 16, 2008

Application

Download award application here


Submitting a Nomination

Complete the application and forward to the KASA office, along with the two letters of recommendation, and any supporting materials (no more than five pages) as follows:

Mail to:
Leadership Awards Program
152 Consumer Lane Frankfort, KY 40601

Fax to:
(502) 875-4634

Address cover sheet to Leadership Awards Program.

E-mail to:
rhonda@kasa.org

Note: Nomination packet must include application, letters of recommendation, and any supporting materials. Address cover sheet to Leadership Awards Program.

Miscellaneous Notes

  • All applications become the property of KASA. No material will be returned unless requested by the nominator.
  • When completing the application, please write clearly and give specific examples as to how the nominee has accomplished or addressed a particular criteria area. (For example, John Doe has served the community in which he was an education leader by implementing a much needed after-school program for second grade students.)

Applications not submitted in accordance with the stated guidelines will be disqualified.
 
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Rhonda Caldwell, Deputy Director
Clyde Caudill, Legislative Liaison
Shirley LaFavers, Director of Professional Development
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