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Excellence in leading schools, in teaching students in our schools, and in supporting our schools is what Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of our outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate best instructional and support practices. For tips on nominating an employee, visit our toolkit.

Principal of the Year: A principal is recognized by FCPS for outstanding leadership. The recipient also receives The Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award. Nominations are now being accepted. Deadline: December 11, 2009

Teacher of the Year: Teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession are recognized annually. The FCPS Teacher of the Year is also the recipient of The Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. Nominations are now being accepted. Deadline: December 11, 2009

Support Employee of the Year: One school-based employee and one nonschool-based employee are recognized for their commitment, leadership, and cooperation with colleagues and the FCPS community. Nominations are now being accepted. Deadline: February 12, 2010

Outstanding First Year Principal: A newly appointed principal is recognized by FCPS for this award, which was established as Nancy F. Sprague First Year Administrator Award to honor the memory of Dr. Nancy F. Sprague, a leader in fostering the development of principals.
Nominations will open January 8, 2010.

Outstanding First Year Teacher: Supported by the Fairfax Education Foundation, a first year teacher is recognized with a cash award. Only principals may nominate teachers for this award.
Nominations will open January 8, 2010.

Robert R. Spillane Leadership Award: The Robert R. Spillane Leadership Award honors two outstanding FCPS employees who, through their leadership, have made a significant impact on students. The Robert R. Spillane Leadership Award honors two outstanding FCPS employees who, through their leadership, have made a significant impact on students. Both instructional and support employees are eligible for this award. Nominations will open March 12, 2010.

A. Heath Onthank Award: The Onthank Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments that advance and improve public service in the Fairfax County government and school system by an individual county employee. 

Outstanding Performance Award: This award recognizes employees who have performed outstanding work and whose additional contributions to the school system extend beyond work performance standards normally expected of employees. Eligible employees for the Outstanding Performance Award include all unified-scale (except school-based administrators) employees, food service-scale employees, and instructional assistants. This award is available to individuals and to groups. OPA recipients are awarded a certificate, a letter of commendation from the Division Superintendent, and two days of administrative leave. For more information, see Regulation 4670.
Nominations are now being accepted. Deadline:
November 18, 2009


Employee Excellence

Celebrating Employee Excellence in FCPS
A look at recognition programs that celebrate FCPS employee excellence.
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