2026 Child-Centered Excellence Awards Nomination Form Nominate a Minnetonka Schools teacher, volunteer or staff member for an award today! Thank you for taking the time to nominate a Minnetonka Schools teacher, volunteer or staff member for their positive impact on our students, our schools and our community. Minnetonka Schools is proud to announce its 21st annual Celebration of Excellence recognition program, honoring adults who positively impact our students and our educational community. Awards will be presented at the Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, May 14, 2026. In addition to completing this online form, we invite you to email a letter of support or ask another individual to email a letter of support to celebrateexcellence@minnetonkaschools.org The nomination deadline is February 27, 2026. Question Title * 1. Nominator -- What is your name and contact information? First and Last Name Phone E-mail Address Mailing Address City, State, Zip Question Title * 2. May we share your name with the nominee? Yes No Question Title * 3. Who do you wish to nominate for an award? (For the Excellence in Collaboration Award, please enter more than one name) First and Last Name Question Title * 4. In which school does the nominee teach, work or volunteer (most often)? Minnetonka Community Education Center Clear Springs Elementary Deephaven Elementary Excelsior Elementary Groveland Elementary Minnewashta Elementary Scenic Heights Elementary Minnetonka Middle School East Minnetonka Middle School West Minnetonka High School Traveling teacher at more than one school Districtwide S.A.I.L VANTAGE MOMENTUM Tonka Online Question Title * 5. Please indicate the award for which you are making a nomination. CHOOSE ONE. Spinnaker Award - Volunteer(s), contributors, business partners Employee Awards for Child-Centered Excellence (Employees other than teachers; includes Community Ed employees) Awards for Child-Centered Excellence in Teaching (Licensed Teachers) Awards for Child-Centered Excellence in Teaching E-learners (Licensed Teachers) Team Award for Child-Centered Collaboration (PLC, Teacher/Para Team, Employee Team or Project Group) *Bradley G. Board Award for Excellence in Elementary Education (Elementary Teacher or Staff Member) *Joyce Gustafson Award sponsored by the Excelsior/Lake Minnetonka Rotary(Any Staff Member) Minnetonka Community Education Early Childhood Family Education Volunteer Award Minnetonka Community Education Youth Programs Volunteer Award Minnetonka Community Education Adults Programs Volunteer Award *For consideration for one of the named awards (The Bradley G. Board Award for Excellence in Elementary Education or the Joyce Gustafson Memorial Award), at least one separate letter addressing the qualifications for those awards must be submitted to: celebrateexcellence@minnetonkaschools.org Question Title * 6. The nominee is a: Collaborative Team Volunteer, business partner, contributor Teacher Administrator Office Assistant/Clerical Employee Coach/Advisor Community Education Employee Custodial/Maintenance employee Paraprofessional Nutrition Services Employee Other Staff Next