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)

2024-2025 Awardees

Congratulations 2024-2025 Outstanding School Volunteers!

Volunteer

Winner: Debbie Reilly, Citrus County Schools
Finalist: Jeff Rennison, Lee County Schools
Finalist: Heather Smith, Clay County Schools

Youth Volunteer

Winner: Izabella Shaffer, Sarasota County Schools
Finalist: Isabella Perez, Palm Beach County Schools
Finalist: Ethan Morgan, Hillsborough County Schools

Senior Volunteer

Winner: James Clemmons, Washington County Schools
Finalist: Karen Cloud, Sumter County Schools
Finalist: Vernon Bryant, Pinellas County Schools

Current 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