Excellence in Education Awards 1990-2015

Nomination Process

A candidate for an Excellence in Education Award must have a minimum of two nominations by professional educators.  It is possible to nominate oneself; two other nominations by professional educators are still needed. (Note: Supporting statements from others such as colleagues, students, and parents, are encouraged.)

The following information must be included in a nomination packet:

1. Nomination Form (The link is on this website.)

2. A brief statement of the nominee’s current responsibilities

3. A clear and full description of the significant educational achievement(s) for which the individual is being nominated.  Include specific examples and information on the success, impact, and possible use as a model to others.  (Attach all pages to the Nomination Form.)

4. A brief biographical sketch of the nominee

5. Statements of endorsement by professional educators (a minimum of 2, a maximum of 8) that comment on the candidate and his/her achievements, approximately 2 pages each.

6. Any relevant supporting nomination Example: student products

Suggestions for a making a nomination:

The candidate nominated is one who goes “above and beyond” his/her job description and makes a significant impact upon children (directly or indirectly).  The project, product, and/or process of excellence for which the nominee is recognized is a long lasting one, rather than a one time experience for students.

Additional suggestions for submission of a nomination that make a strong case for a candidate:

• Letters of endorsement from students, parents, teachers in addition to administrators

• Match the criteria with specific examples of working with students and teachers *

• Provide details about the specific project, product, or process and its impact for which the candidate is nominated.

• Give specific examples that elaborate generalized words; for example “creative and innovative approaches” need more information.

• Provide a complete nomination package.

*See Goldin Foundation nomination information below that provides details about  Eligibility and Award Criteria.

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Nominating letters should be typewritten, double spaced and approximately two pages in length.  Note the candidates’ name on the top of each page. All nominations must be received by the 3rd Friday in January. Please send the Nomination Packet to:  

For school systems served by The Education Cooperative (TEC)/ Metro-West Boston: Canton, Dedham, Dover, Dover-Sherborn, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medfield, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norwood, Sherborn, The Education Cooperative, Walpole, Wayland, Westwood

Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education

      c/o Walpole Public Schools

              Attn. Dr. Jean Kenney, Asst. Supt.

135 School Stree

     Walpole, MA 02081

For school systems served by the EDCO Collaborative:

Acton-Boxborough Regional, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boston Public Schools,  Brookline, Carlisle, Concord, Concord-Carlisle, Lexington, Lincoln, Lincoln-Sudbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Winchester

Goldin Foundation for Excellence in

Education

                           85 Grove Street #408

                           Wellesley, MA 02482