Nominate a school employee for Classified School Employee of the Year
2025 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year nominations are now closed. Please check back in January for the next nomination period.
Who Can Nominate?
School districts, colleagues, students, families, and community members are encouraged to nominate outstanding candidates.
Classified School Employee of the Year Eligibility & Criteria
Please review the eligibility requirements and other details about this years’ awards.
Nominees must:
- Perform exceptional work that earns community respect and admiration
- Demonstrate commitment to professional growth
- Strengthen school-community connections
- Foster a positive school culture through collaboration
- Show a clear connection between their work and student success
- Serve in a non-management classified position
- Commit to continuing in education through the 2025-26 school year
- Not have previously received State or Regional Classified Employee recognition in Washington
How are Classified School Employees of the Year Recognized?
State and Regional Classified School Employees of the Year are recognized at the fall Award Ceremony and may also attend a leadership retreat, with opportunities for ongoing professional development throughout the year.
