Member Awards
Above and Beyond Service Award: This award is for a member who has demonstrated outstanding service to SCPS in its continual goal of improving the quality of education.
Lamp of Knowledge Award: This award is for a member whose guiding light is the beacon of knowedge inspiring and motivating current and future SCPS leaders.
Community Partner Award: For a member of the community who has made outstanding contributions to the field of public education.
Emerging Leader: This award is for a full time member who is newer to leadership and is making significant contributions to the profession and demonstrates potential for leadership and service. THe recipient of this award must be within their first three years of their leadership position.
Raymond L. Gaines Leadership Award Purpose: This award is made in memory of Raymond L. Gaines, former Executive Director of Secondary Schools for Seminole County Public School.
The recipient of this award should be an individual who is: an Instructional Leader with Integrity, committed to students, honest, dedicated, courageous, a team player. The recipient has: evidence of actively mentoring students, adults, or promising leaders, done something above and beyond with a subgroup, high quality learning opportunities for students, made exemplary contributions to the profession and the community. Eligibility: Minimum five years as an administrator.
Dr. Anna-Marie Cote Award of Instructional Excellence and Equity. This award will be given each year to an SCPS administrator who demonstrates a passion and unflinching dedication to innovation, strategic planning, and those best practices which promote excellence and equity in education. The recipient of the Dr. Anna-Marie Cote Excellence and Equity Award will be an individual who:
1) Champions Research-Based Practices,
2) Engages in Courageous Communication about Excellence and Equity for ALL,
3) Eliminates Barriers to Inclusion,
4) Forges Pathways for Advanced Opportunities,
5) Mentors and Develops Future Leaders from Underrepresented Groups within SCPS, and
6) Involves Families and the Community in this Shared Vision.