Nominations sought for Education Medal of Honor

The San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor is seeking nominations for this year’s awards. These awards honor outstanding contributions to public education by volunteers and service groups, business and government partners, educators and alumni. The deadline to submit entries is 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 16.

Nominations for the 32nd annual Education Medal of Honor are being accepted in six categories:

• Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer
• Volunteer in Action/Service Group
• Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise
• Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency
• Excellence in Education/Education Professional
• Excellence in Education/Student Alumni

Criteria for nominations should focus on ways in which an individual or organization make an impact or lasting contribution, serve as positive role models and create an awareness and support for public education in communities across San Bernardino County.

The nomination form can be found here.

Please email the nomination form and all supporting documentation to: [email protected] with the subject line: Education Medal of Honor — Nominee Name. You may also submit the nomination form to San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Communications Department Attn: MaryRone Shell at 601 North E St., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0020. The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 16.

Award recipients for the Education Medal of Honor will be recognized during a ceremony at the spring meeting of the San Bernardino County School Boards Association.