LCPS Annual Awards
Each year, HRTD seeks to honor and celebrate the dedication and achievements of LCPS employees. We are proud to announce continued expansion of our annual awards with additional job titles eligible in an effort to recognize the contributions of all employees. These awards are grouped into two award divisions: Operational and Instructional.
In the Instructional Awards group, recognition is given to the following: Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, New Teacher of the Year, Substitute of the Year, Professional Employee of the Year, Administrative Support Employee of the Year, Instructional Support Employee of the Year, and Student Services Support Employee of the Year. A full list of job titles eligible in each category can be found here.
In the Operational Awards group, recognition is given to the following: Bus Attendant of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Custodial Employee of the Year, School Nutrition Services Employee of the Year, Information Technology Employee of the Year, Professional Trades Employee of the Year, Safety and Security Employee of the Year, and Support Staff Employee of the Year. A full list of job titles eligible in each category can be found here.
The nomination form is a Google form. To assist nominators in developing well rounded submissions, we are providing the criteria and guiding questions in written form so nominators can work on the answers independently, then cut/paste final responses into the Google form. Please see Criteria/Guiding Questions for each category.
What makes a great nomination? Check out some helpful tips and examples of past submissions that embody the spirit of the nominations.
Please reach out to Carrie.Simms@lcps.org with any questions regarding our awards programs.
During the 2024-2025 school year, over 700 nominations were received for staff members from parents, students, colleagues and supervisors.
Congratulations to our 2025 Operational Award winners: Bus Attendant- Zach Hanson, Bus driver- Guy Retaleato, Custodial Services- Yajaira Diaz Bautista, School Nutrition Services- Alec Loyd, Information Technology-Megan Dieter, Professional Trades- Mark Seal, Safety and Security-Wes Boucher, Support Staff- Karen Dawson.
Congratulations to our 2025 Instructional Award winners: Professional- Colette Bradley, Student Services Support- Jennifer Schrader, Administrative Support- Carlina Fekel, Instructional Support- Felice Hubbard, Substitutes of the Year- Kira Simmons, Marcia Chiles, Joshua Laboskie, and Debra O'Dea.
