Nominations for our WiRSA rural school awards!
This is a great opportunity to recognize the outstanding staff, community members, and organizations
that do so much to support our rural schools.

**To be nominated you must be a school board of education member in a WiRSA member school district.

Nominations are due by Friday, September 1, 2024

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Nominations are due by Friday, September 1, 2024 〰️

  • School Board Member of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a school board of education member who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

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  • Administrator of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a school administrator/director who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

    Nominate Today!

  • Principal of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a principal who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

    Nominate today!

  • Teacher of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a teacher who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

    Nominate Today!

  • Support Staff Member of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a support staff person who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

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  • Community Partner of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a community member who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

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  • School Advocacy Award - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize an individual educator, legislator, business/industry leader, or community leader in Wisconsin who has devoted significant time and contributed substantial effort to strengthen and preserve rural schools in Wisconsin.

    Nominate Today!

  • CESA Employee of the Year - Nomination!

    The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize an individual CESA employee who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas:
    1) Positive impact on students and student achievement.
    2) Significant contributions to rural education.
    3) Demonstrated collaborative efforts in the community.
    4) Innovative leadership efforts to strengthen and preserve rural school districts.

    Nominate Today!

School Board Member of the Year (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for a district administrator in a WiRSA member school district who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

  1. Demonstrates boardmanship and actions that positively impact students and student learning.

  2. Collaborative and innovative efforts to strengthen and preserve the school district

  3. Significant contributions to rural education in the community region. 

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Address: 

  3. Phone Number: 

  4. Email Address: 

  5. School District:

  6. Number of Years Serving on the Board:

  7. Nominated by:

  8. Address:

  9. Phone Number:

  10. Email Address:

  11. District Administrator Acknowledgement: 

  12. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions this person has made to their rural school district community in the areas listed above. 

District Administrator of the Year Nomination (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for a District Administrator in a WiRSA member school district who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

  1. Demonstrates boardmanship and actions that positively impact students and student learning.

  2. Collaborative and innovative efforts to strengthen and preserve the school district

  3. Significant contributions to rural education in the community region. 

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Address: 

  3. Phone Number: 

  4. Email Address: 

  5. School District:

  6. Number of Years Serving on the Board:

  7. Nominated by:

  8. Address:

  9. Phone Number:

  10. Email Address:

  11. District Administrator Acknowledgement: 

  12. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions this person has made to their rural school district community in the areas listed above. 

Principal of the Year Nomination (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for a principal in a WiRSA member school district who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

  1. Positive impact on students and student achievement. 

  2. Demonstrated leadership in the school district and the community.

  3. Innovative and creative instructional practice that impacts all students. 

  4. Collaborative efforts with fellow educators, parents, families, and the community.   

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Address: 

  3. Phone Number: 

  4. Email Address: 

  5. School District

  6. Principal Position:

  7. Number of Years in Present Position:

  8. Nominated by:

  9. Address:

  10. Phone Number:

  11. Email Address:

  12. District Administrator Acknowledgement: 

  13. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions this person has made to their rural school district community in the areas listed above. 

Teacher of the Year Nomination. (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for a teacher in a WiRSA member school district who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

  1. Positive impact on students and student achievement. 

  2. Demonstrated leadership in the school district and the community.

  3. Innovative and creative instructional practice that impacts all students. 

  4. Collaborative efforts with fellow educators, parents, families and the community.   

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Address: 

  3. Phone Number: 

  4. Email Address: 

  5. School District

  6. Number of Years in Present Position:

  7. Nominated by:

  8. Address:

  9. Phone Number:

  10. Email Address:

  11. District Administrator Acknowledgement: 

  12. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions this person has made to their rural school district community in the areas listed above. 

Support Staff Person of the Year (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for a support staff person in a WiRSA member school district who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

  1. Provides outstanding service that supports students, staff, parents and/or facilities. 

  2. Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community.

  3. Understands and assists with the individual needs of their constituents. 

  4. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of skills and expertise required to effectively perform their job duties.   

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Address: 

  3. Phone Number: 

  4. Email Address: 

  5. School District

  6. Number of Years in Support Staff Position(s):

  7. Nominated by:

  8. Address:

  9. Phone Number:

  10. Email Address:

  11. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions this person has made to their rural school district community in the areas listed above. 

Community Partner of the Year (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for an individual community member or local business/industry leader in a WiRSA member school district who has provided exemplary support and contributions to the rural school district, district employees or students. 

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Business/Industry (if applicable):

  3. Address: 

  4. Phone Number: 

  5. Email Address: 

  6. School District

  7. Nominated by:

  8. Address:

  9. Phone Number:

  10. Email Address:

  11. District Administrator Acknowledgement: 

  12. Please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions made by this community partner to their rural school district. These contributions should be exemplary in supporting the district, its employees, or students.

Rural Advocacy Award (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for an individual educator, legislator, business/industry or community leader who has devoted significant time and contributed substantial effort to strengthen and preserve rural schools in Wisconsin.

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Occupation:

  3. Address: 

  4. Phone Number: 

  5. Email Address: 

  6. Nominated by:

  7. Address:

  8. Phone Number:

  9. Email Address:

  10. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing how your nomination has devoted significant time and contributed substantial effort to strengthen and preserve rural schools in Wisconsin.

CESA Employee of the Year (Click Here - Back to Top)
This award is for a CESA employee in a WiRSA member CESA who has demonstrated contributions in one or more of the following areas: 

  1. Positive impact on students and student achievement.

  2. Significant contribution to rural education

  3. Demonstrated collaborative efforts in the community

  4. Innovative leadership efforts to strengthen and preserve rural school districts.    

Please upload a Word, Google Doc, or PDF with the information below.

  1. Recipient's Name:

  2. Address: 

  3. Phone Number: 

  4. Email Address: 

  5. CESA:

  6. Current CESA Position:

  7. Number of Years in Present Position:

  8. Nominated by:

  9. Address:

  10. Phone Number:

  11. Email Address:

  12. Administrator Acknowledgement:

  13. In addition, please submit/upload up to two (2) pages describing contributions this person has made to their rural school district community in the areas listed above.