Outstanding School Volunteer Award

The Outstanding School Volunteer Award is presented annually to volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida’s K-12 Public Schools. This recognition serves to highlight and inspire strong school and community relationships including innovative approaches to improving the academic performance and resiliency of students. Honorees are awarded in one of three categories: Volunteer, Youth Volunteer, or Senior Volunteer.

Application & Instructions

2024-2025 Outstanding School Volunteer Award Nomination Instructions (PDF)

The sample nomination form provided below offers a preview of the content included on the online nomination form. Please do not use the sample PDF for nominations.

Outstanding School Volunteer Award Nomination Form Sample (PDF)

2023-2024 Awardees

Congratulations 2023-2024 Outstanding School Volunteers!

Volunteer

Winner: Jennifer Thacker, Santa Rosa County Schools
Finalist: Nicole Brammer, Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools
Finalist: Desaray Asay, Lake County Schools

Youth Volunteer

Winner: Fidha Chowdhury, Volusia County Schools
Finalist: Tyler Davies, Clay County Schools
Finalist: Billie Brightman, Palm Beach County Schools

Senior Volunteer

Winner: Patrick Simon, Citrus County Schools
Finalist: Ernie Sims, Jr., Leon County Schools
Finalist: William Schmidling, Pinellas County Schools

District and Prior Awardees

Contact

Jennifer Darnell
Program Specialist, Family and Community Engagement
Bureau of Family and Community Outreach
850-245-0080
Jennifer.Darnell@fldoe.org