NH EDies ESP of the Year Award Nomination Form |
Purpose
The Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Award recognizes the contributions that Education Support Professionals make toward their professions, students, colleagues, and communities. Education Support Professionals strengthen our schools, communities, and associations across the country. They play an integral role on the education team and in the lives of students both inside and outside the classroom. They keep our schools running and our students safe, healthy, ready, and able to learn every day. The ESP career categories include clerical services, custodial and maintenance services, food services, health and student services, paraeducators, and transportation services.
The award is presented annually to an Education Support Professional who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments and reflects the contributions of ESPs to public education. The award is presented by the NEA-NH.
Award
Each spring, one nominee is presented with the NH ESP of the Year Award at the annual Excellence in Education Awards Dinner.
Eligibility
All Education Support Professionals, who are employed by a public school district, are eligible. Any ESP may be nominated by any individual.
Nomination Types
Any individual may submit the name of one nominee through the established nominating process. To be considered for the award, the nominee must fulfill the ESP of the Year criteria.