Nomination process opens for REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards
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The nomination process for the 2024-25 REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards has opened, and Henrico Public Schools officials are inviting the public to nominate a principal deserving of the honor. The awards are presented annually to one principal from each of the four major public school systems in the Richmond region who have gone above and beyond to create "exceptional" educational environments.
The REB Foundation and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond sponsor the awards. Winners earn $20,000 to be used for school initiatives and unrestricted $10,000 cash grants. Runners up receive $10,000 to use for school projects.
Principals cannot nominate themselves, and associate and assistant principals are ineligible for the award.
Lasy year's winner from Henrico was Freeman High School Principal John Marshall, who used his award funds to create "F.C. Freeman," an in-school, incentive-based soccer club program. The initiative connects students and families from different backgrounds and nationalities, using a common love of soccer, and includes peer-tutoring and other forms of student support.
Henrico's runner-up was Kaechele Elementary School Principal Jennifer Rhoden, who used her grant to create a serene area at the school where students can relax, recharge, create and socialize. The project includes a maker space.
The 2024-2025 REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Award winners will be announced in March 2025. To be eligible for the award, nominees must have served as principal of their school for at least three years.
To place a nomination, click here.
Nominations will be accepted online through Nov. 7.
