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Public Schools Hall of Fame Awards

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Funding Amount

$10,000 (Inspiring Innovation Award)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Public Schools Hall of Fame Awards

Funder: Nashville Public Education Foundation

Geographic Scope: Nashville/Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee

Program Status: Active annual program. 12th edition held in 2016. Awards presented at annual luncheon event.

Purpose: Citywide honors recognizing individuals and initiatives that have made significant impact on Nashville public education and schools.

Program Components: Three distinct awards presented:

1. Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award

Purpose: Honors civic, business, or political leaders in Nashville who demonstrate pinnacle of commitment and service to improving quality of public education in MNPS

Award: Prestigious recognition; no monetary award amount specified

Eligibility: Civic, business, and political leaders in Nashville community

Past Recipients Include:

  • Kix Brooks

  • Annette Eskind

  • Ralph and Juli Mosley

  • Bill Purcell

  • Renata Soto (2016)

    • 2. Distinguished Alumni Award

    Purpose: Recognizes high-achieving graduates of MNPS who are committed to public education, display leadership in their professions, and have made significant community contributions

    Award: Prestigious recognition; no monetary award amount specified

    Eligibility: MNPS graduates meeting criteria

    Past Recipients Include:

  • Decosta Jenkins

  • Beverly Keel

  • Robert Lipman

  • Brenda Wynn

  • Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. (2016)

  • Joe Steakley (2016)

  • Rev. Dr. Becca Stevens (2016)

    • 3. Inspiring Innovation Award (Inaugural 2016)

    Purpose: Recognizes MNPS teacher, initiative, or school that exemplifies commitment to bringing bold, innovative strategies to public schools

    Award: $10,000 grant

    Eligibility: MNPS teachers, initiatives, or schools

    Selection Partner: Nashville Entrepreneur Center partners with NPEF to select recipient

    2016 Recipient: STEM Preparatory Academy

    Event Details:

  • Annual Public Schools Hall of Fame Luncheon

  • Typical timing: October (moved from spring to fall in 2016)

  • Venue: Omni Nashville Hotel

  • Attendance: Record-breaking crowds in recent years

  • Cultural performances: Featured performers such as Vince Gill

  • Purpose: Community coming-together moment to celebrate importance of strong public schools

    • Contact Information:

  • Nashville Public Education Foundation

  • 615 Main Street Suite 124

  • Nashville, TN 37206

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 615-727-1515

  • Contact: Margaret Di Giulio ([email protected]) for sponsorship information

    • How to Apply

    Nomination and Application Process

    Nomination Method: Community nominations accepted

    Who Can Nominate:

  • Community members

  • Civic leaders

  • Business leaders

  • Organizational partners

    • Award-Specific Deadlines:

  • Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award: May 1 deadline

  • Distinguished Alumni Award: May 1 deadline

  • Inspiring Innovation Award: June 1 deadline

    • Submission Process:
    1. Submit nominations online at nashvillepef.wpengine.com/hall-of-fame/
    2. Provide nominee information and nomination rationale
    3. Nominations reviewed by selection committee
    4. Winners announced prior to Hall of Fame Luncheon event

    Selection Committee:

  • Business and community leaders

  • Civic stakeholders

  • For Inspiring Innovation Award: Partnership with Nashville Entrepreneur Center to review and select winner

    • Nomination Content: Expected to include:

  • Description of nominee's accomplishments

  • Impact on public education and/or community

  • Specific examples of contribution or innovation

  • Demonstration of commitment to public school improvement

    • Note: Detailed application requirements and narrative questions not specified in source material.

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