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Outstanding Educator Awards

Jordan Education Foundation

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Overview

Outstanding Educator Awards

Overview: Jordan Education Foundation recognizes and honors superior teachers with a track record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies, and making a difference in student lives. Top 10-12 nominees are recognized at JEF's Annual Awards Banquet held in April.

Geographic Scope: Jordan School District, Utah

Eligibility:

  • Licensed educators in Jordan School District

  • May be educator or special educator

  • Only ONE submission per school

  • Submission must be approved by school principal

  • Educators may only win once during their teaching career

    • Award Recognition:

  • Top 10-12 nominees recognized at JEF Annual Awards Banquet (April)

  • Banquet also recognizes Outstanding Principal (selected by district administrators)

  • Banquet celebrates scholarship recipients from seven District high schools

  • Award amount/prize not specified

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Track record of improving student achievement

  • Use of innovative instructional strategies

  • Making a difference in lives of students

  • Submissions scored by JEF Awards Recognition Committee based on 2025 Submission Guidelines

    • Review Process:

  • Submissions reviewed and scored by JEF Awards Recognition Committee

  • Committee members rate submissions 1-5 in each category

  • Higher consideration given to submissions with specific stories and compelling examples

  • Examples may come from colleagues, parents, and/or students

    • Contact:

  • Phone: 801-567-8125

  • Email: foundation@jordandistrict.org

  • Address: 3706 West 9800 South, South Jordan, UT 84009

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

      Timeline

    • Submissions open: December 2025
    • Submissions for 2025-26 school year

      Who Can Submit

    • School principal
    • School administrators
    • Colleagues of the nominee

    Requirements

    1. One submission per school only 2. Submission must be approved by school principal prior to submitting 3. Nominee may be educator or special educator 4. Submit using Submission Form

      Submission Tips

    • Include specific stories and compelling examples
    • Provide details describing nominee's impact
    • Examples can come from colleagues, parents, and/or students
    • Higher scores awarded to submissions with concrete examples

      Scoring

    • JEF Awards Recognition Committee uses rubric to score submissions
    • Each category rated 1-5
    • Scoring rubric available for review

      Required Materials

    • 2025 Submission Guidelines (linked on website)
    • Scoring Rubric (available for reference)
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