Teachers Awards for Service Above Self

Teachers Awards for Service Above Self

Purpose: To call attention to the importance of service in the community and to publicly applaud teachers who have demonstrated excellence in their profession by "going the extra mile."

Funder: The Rotary Club of Dallas, funded by an anonymous endowment established with the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation

Geographic Scope: All Dallas ISD schools

Award Details:

Eligibility Criteria

• Performance Over and Above Job Description: Performance of duties in an exemplary and extraordinary manner including activities such as curriculum development, tutoring without compensation, and other support activities
• Activities that Benefit the Community: Evidence that the nominee participates in activities or organizations that benefit the community in such a way that it positively affects students (e.g., volunteer work in public libraries, homeless shelters, community food banks, reading for the blind, adult literacy programs)
• Activities that Benefit the Disadvantaged or At-Risk Student: Relationships with staff, students and the public that create a positive impact on the learning environment for disadvantaged or at-risk students (e.g., counseling potential dropouts and gang members, sponsoring drug abuse programs, providing services for handicapped and special learning needs students)
• Actions Exhibiting Selfless Conduct Toward Others: Evidence that the nominee acts upon a genuine concern for the welfare of others
• Examples of Innovation and Creativity in the Classroom: Development of innovative and creative exercises/activities/projects in the classroom and promotion of student success
• Statement of Professional Philosophy: What is the philosophy that drives the nominee's attitudes and actions

Important Dates

• Applications Due: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Awards Luncheon: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Location: Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75225 - Lunch buffet begins at 11:30am, program starts at noon

Contact Information

• Email: info@dallasrotary.org
• Phone: 214-742-5451
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 601616, Dallas, TX 75360