The NDCEL Special Service Award is presented to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to education in North Dakota through time and expertise, and whose impact has had a profound statewide benefit.
Any NDCEL member or affiliate group may submit nominations. Nominations for the awards are sought from the general education community as well as community organizations, businesses, etc.
The deadline to submit nominations is September 30, 2025. Award announcement will be at the NDCEL Fall Conference.
Nominee Eligibility:
1. The nominee's contributions to education may be time-of-service to an exemplary program or project or through the development thereof.
2. Consideration shall be given to membership and offices held in educational organizations as well as length of membership in affiliate organization(s).