Nominate a Henrico principal for the REB Awards

Nominations of deserving principals are now being accepted through the REB Awards, a program established by the REB Foundation and Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond. The awards honor outstanding principals throughout the Richmond area every year. Eligible are principals from Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and the city of Richmond, and one nominee from each school division will be honored.

Students, parents and any other impacted member of the school community are invited to nominate a principal who has gone above and beyond to create an exceptional educational environment. The honorees will receive $20,000 to be used for school initiatives as well as an unrestricted $10,000 cash grant. The runner-up will also receive $10,000 for use toward school projects.

Candidates should meet the following criteria: have served as principal of their school for at least three years; effectively manage and promote excellence in education; demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment; inspire their students and are advocates for their school and faculty; encourage team spirit; foster cooperation between school and community, and maintain dialogue with students, parents, faculty and staff.

As part of their application, nominators should upload a one- to two-page letter describing the nominee’s distinguished educational leadership. Nominators may also upload as many as three one-page letters of support.

To learn more and to nominate a principal, visit cfrichmond.org/Grantseekers/REB-Awards-for-Distinguished-Educational-Leadership. Hard copies or nominations submitted via email or fax will not be accepted. Nominations must be submitted online by 5 p.m. Nov. 2.

For details about nominations, contact Tracie Weston, director of HCPS’ Department of Professional Learning and Leadership, at taweston@henrico.k12.va.us.