Employee Recognition Award
The Employee Recognition Awards highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. These individuals from all roles represent their school/department and themselves in a positive manner.
Two to five nominees are selected each month between October and May and recognized at a board meeting.
Current Battle Ground, Sodexo and First Student employees are eligible if they:
- Are approved by their supervisors and the district’s HR department
- Have been employed by the district more than one year
- Are currently working
- Are not retired and will not be retired at the time of their recognition
Please complete the following form to submit a nomination. Everyone is welcome to nominate staff members.
The following criteria will be used to select award recipients:
- Commitment to the district’s mission to support each and every student
- Contribution to a safe and caring environment for staff and students
- Support for the need for high-quality instruction in every classroom
- Collaboration with others in a way that demonstrates trust and respect
Nominations are reviewed by the nominee’s supervisor and the human resources department. Approved nominations are considered by a committee of staff members for up to two months.
Recent award recipients
April 2024 Employee Recognition Awards
Front row from left: Lindsay Ross, Melissa Kennedy, Amy Gustin, Amy Pace and Superintendent Denny Waters. Second row: Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten April 2024 Employee Recognition Awards The Employee Recognition Awards highlight staff members who embody the district's values and commitment to student learning. Nominations are open
March 2024 Employee Recognition Awards
From left: Justin Swain, Lisa Cox, Dawn Hunt, Allison Bloemke, Superintendent Denny Waters and Danielle Armstrong March 2024 Employee Recognition Awards The Employee Recognition Awards highlight staff members who embody the district's values and commitment to student learning. Nominations are open to every staff member in Battle
Deadline
Nominations are accepted all year long, but the deadline for a nomination to be considered in an upcoming month is the end of the previous month. For example, Jan. 31 is the deadline for a nomination to be considered in February.
Questions
Director of Human Resources Luke LeCount
11104 N.E. 149th Street,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 200 
360-885-5300