In March 2019, the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award was created to recognize and promote the commitment and excellence exhibited by full- or part-time classified school employees who provide service to students in Pre-K through high school.
To learn more about who can be nominated and how to nominate someone, please visit the RISE Award webpage. The 2026 Nomination period will open on February 1. Nominations can be submitted until August 30, 2026.