The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) is proud to announce that the online application process and window for the West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year program is now open. Applications will be accepted online only beginning March 12, 2021, and closing on May 15, 2021, at 11:59 pm. This application will be a collaborative process involving the county superintendent, nominated service employee, and nomination committee. Please read the instructions carefully, review the paper copy, and have all the needed documents prior to beginning the online application.

Complete the online application and be prepared to upload other items such as :

• List of continuing education or training
• List of community service activities, committee/organization memberships, awards, recommendations or recognition
• List of exemplary performances by the Nominee
• Two letters of recommendation (one from the nominee’s principal/immediate supervisor AND one from administrator, colleague, teacher, parent, community leader, or student)
• Statement from Nominating Committee.

For more information about the application scoring criteria, see the Application Rubrics.