David A. Kysilko Award Nomination Form (2024) |
David A. Kysilko Award Description
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to NASBE values and service of state boards of education. Current or former State Board members are not eligible for this award. The focus of this award is on “unsung heroes”—service-oriented individuals who have often worked outside the spotlight and made significant contributions through their commitment, dedication and service to the specific work of state boards of education, state education systems, or NASBE. This award is named after David Kysilko who was a longtime employee at NASBE in the position of editorial director. This award is not required to be awarded if a candidate of sufficient merit is not among those recommended.
A nominee for the David A. Kysilko Award must meet the following criteria:
A nominee for the David A. Kysilko Award must meet the following criteria:
- have exhibited personal and professional dedication to improving American education through lengthy and sustained service of a nature that may not typically receive significant attention.
- have provided expert support and made notable contributions to policy and practice development, or effective management and operations, or to NASBE.
- is well regarded by peers and colleagues, preferably members of a state board of education, for their expertise, effectiveness, capability, and service.
- have demonstrated successful collaboration with other individuals, organizations, or agencies in the field of education.
Some examples of the types of individuals/organizations recognized through this award:
- State board executives
- State board attorneys or other state board staff members
- NASBE staff
- State department of education staff who have supported state board work and who have made a significant and sustained contribution in effective policy or program development or implementation.
Please provide your own information and then answer the following questions concerning the individual you are nominating. Awards will be presented at NASBE's Annual Conference in October 2024.