Nominations are now being accepted for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! Every year, Fairfax County Public Schools celebrates the efforts and accomplishments of exceptional school-based and non-school-based employees from throughout the district.

To submit a nomination for a Fairview Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form. All that is required for a preliminary nomination are a few paragraphs about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google form has more information regarding the criteria for each award, and the eligibility requirements are below. Please keep in mind that if your nominee is awarded school winner in that category, and they move on for pyramid consideration, you will also be asked to complete a Nominator’s Form, in addition to helping to arrange for two other individuals to complete Letters of Support.

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not a building principal). Assistant Principals are included in this category.

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership. Common positions in this category: SBTS, TSPEC, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, and Resources Teachers who serve in an administrative role in the school.

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative & Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, and PHTA.

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 17, 2023

More information concerning the FCPS Outstanding Employee Recognition Program can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/careers/recognition-programs. If you have any questions concerning the nomination process, please contact Karen Fructuoso, FES Awards Liaison, at @email. Thank you for your support of our Fairview staff!