Annual Leadership, Service, and Innovation Awards
Recognizing excellence aligned to Clackamas ESD’s mission and values
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to recognize individuals who exemplify our mission to lead, serve and innovate in support of students, families, schools and communities across our region.
Each year, Clackamas ESD honors individuals whose work reflects our core values of collaboration, integrity, respect and excellence, and whose contributions make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Nominations are welcomed from Clackamas ESD staff, component school districts, students, families and community partners.
Nominations for 2026 are open through Apr. 15.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominees may include:
- Clackamas ESD staff members
- Employees of Clackamas ESD component school districts
- Board members
- Students
- Community partners
How to Nominate
Nominations are submitted through a brief online form and include:
- Nominee information and award category
- A narrative describing the nominee’s actions, impact and alignment with Clackamas ESD’s mission and values
Nominations for 2026 are open through April 15.
Award Categories
Recognition
Award recipients are selected through a review process and approved by the Clackamas ESD Board of Directors. Honorees will be announced in June and recognized at a Clackamas ESD Board meeting and featured in Clackamas ESD communications.
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