Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022-23 Board of Education Outstanding Service Awards.

These annual awards honor outstanding certified staff, classified staff, volunteers and community partners who make our schools a special place to learn and work.

Nominations will be accepted until March 6, with awards presented during a ceremony at 7 p.m. May 1 at Andover High School.

Begin a nomination

More details on award categories is below:

• Golden Apple Award - certified staff member with four or more years in USD 385
  • Educational effectiveness (effective instructional techniques, classroom organization, behavior management)
  • Zeal in promoting the advancement of education (professional, enthusiastic)
  • Ability to inspire all students (effective rapport with students)
• Helping Hand Award - school volunteer in each attendance center
  • Outstanding contributions to the building that significantly impacted students
  • Continuous support to the success of the building or district
  • Zeal in providing support (enthusiastic, willing to do more than expected)
• Bright Red Apple Award - certified staff new to the profession (first, second or third year teacher)
  •  Educational effectiveness (effective instructional techniques, classroom organization, behavior management)
  •  Zeal in promoting the advancement of education (professional, enthusiastic)
  •  Ability to inspire all students (effective rapport with students)
• School Bell Award - classified staff
  • Outstanding contributions to the building or district that had a significant impact on services
  • Continuous support to the success of the building or district
  • Zeal in providing support (professional, enthusiastic, willing to do more than expected)
•   Golden Key Award - individual, business, or community/civic organization
  • Outstanding contributions to the district that significantly impacted the students and the school district
•  Spark Award - individual staff member
  • Instrumental role in the district
  • Exudes energy, enthusiasm, and excellence in all their endeavors
  • Inspiration to others and significantly impacts students and the school district