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Nominations Open for Hawkins Educator of the Year 2024-2025

Nominations Open for Hawkins Educator of the Year 2024-2025

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) and Western & Southern Financial Group are excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024-2025 Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year Award. This long-running initiative is designed to recognize and reward excellence within the educational sphere of CPS. This esteemed accolade aims to honor educators who have significantly elevated the standard of education through their personal commitment, and dedicated focus to improving outcomes for students. 

All CPS employees are encouraged to nominate an outstanding colleague who embodies the spirit of educational excellence. The chosen educator will not only receive well-deserved recognition but will also be presented with a personal award of $10,000.

The top five nominees will be announced later this spring with an invitation to an honorary banquet where the winner will be announced. See below for additional rules and eligibility. 

For more information about Dr. Hawkins, please visit: https://www.westernsouthern.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community/hawkins-educator-of-the-year-award/nomination-form

Outlined Rules & Eligibility Criteria:

  • Nominator must be currently employed by Cincinnati Public Schools.
  • Nominee must be a current educator/teacher of Cincinnati Public Schools.
  • Nominee must be certified to teach in the state of Ohio.
  • Nominee must have at least five years of educational experience and three most recent years of educational experience in Cincinnati Public Schools.
  • Previous award winners are not eligible for repeat consideration. Nominations must be postmarked or received by midnight (EST) February 28, 2025. Western & Southern Financial Group and Cincinnati Public Schools will notify finalists in person or via email if not available.

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