Nominate an outstanding substitute educator.

All Kelly Education and Teachers On Call substitute employees who work in an instructional role (such as teacher, paraeducator, classroom aide), or a non-instructional support staff role (such as food service, custodial, school nurse, office), are eligible. Employee must be in good standing. See Contest Rules.

You may nominate as many deserving substitute educators as you would like. However, please do not submit multiple nominations for the same person.  Multiple submissions do not increase chances of winning.

First, make sure you fulfill the minimum requirements for submitting a nomination: provide all required information; include at least two letters of recommendation (on district letterhead, signed with title); and include a brief video (no more than two minutes long).

Second, make sure your recommendation letters and video clearly articulate how your nominee stands out from other substitute educators you may have had at your school or district. Models of great substitute educators can be very different, but think about providing solid examples for things such as:

• Going beyond their job responsibilities for the betterment of the school/staff.
• Putting more time or effort into their job than required.
• Teacher perspectives related to outcomes of following lessons plans, leaving good notes, and class organization.
• Student perspectives related to the impact of good classroom management, consistency, calmness and support.
  
  

Videos will be evaluated based on convincing reasons the nominee deserves to win the Substitute Educator of the Year award. Be sure to introduce yourself as the nominator (name/title/school) for credibility. Keep your points concise so you do not exceed the maximum two minute length.  

Videos should be simple do-it-yourself-style taken with a cell phone or personal device.  Videos should not be high production, should not contain music or graphics, and should not include students. Video Example

While only two recommendation letters are required to qualify for nomination, additional recommendation letters will be accepted and reviewed.  You may upload a third (or more) recommendation letters within the form where it says "Upload additional recommendation letters".  It is important to note that you must select all additional files from your computer and upload them at the same time. Otherwise, only your last file chosen will upload.

Please make sure all letters of recommendation are on school/district letterhead, and include the signature and title of the person submitting the letter.

For questions regarding the nomination process, or if you are having technical issues with submitting your nomination, please email EducationAwards@kellyservices.com with a detailed explanation of the trouble you are experiencing.  You can expect a reply within 24 hours.  Please do not submit your nomination to this mailbox.  Email submissions will not be considered.  All nominations must be submitted via the form on this page.