Cornelia Reece Unsung Hero Administrative Staff Award Rubric
A WKCTC Awards Team will review the unsung staff applications after Friday, January 23, 2026. Winners will be selected by the highest score from the rubric (shown below) created for this category based on review of the application information provided.
To see the complete rubric, be sure to scroll to the right and down.
| Section | 5 Points | 3 Points | 1 Point | 0 Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Role | Information provided demonstrates knowledge of his or her educational role. More than one specific example is provided. | Information provided demonstrates knowledge of his or her educational role. One example is provided. | Information provided demonstrates knowledge of his or her educational role. Application is lacking examples. | Application does not address or lacks the qualifications requested. |
|
Impact on students |
Information provided demonstrates knowledge of impact he or she has on students. More than one specific example is provided. | Information provided demonstrates knowledge of impact he or she has on students. One example is provided. | Information provided demonstrates knowledge of impact he or she has on students. Application is lacking examples. | Application does not address or lacks the qualifications requested. |
|
Community Outreach |
Information provided demonstrates service to and/or impact on the community. More than one specific example is provided. | Information provided demonstrates service to and/or impact on the community. One example is provided. | Information provided demonstrates service to and/or impact on the community. Application is lacking examples. | Application does not address or lacks the qualifications requested. |
| Letter(s) of recommendation |
Information provided notes significant actions that go above and beyond the usual job requirements. (Three letters of recommendation) | Information provided notes additional actions that go above and beyond the usual job requirements. (Two letters of recommendation) | Information provided notes one action that may go above and beyond the usual job requirements. (One letter of recommendation) | Application lacks letter(s) of recommendation. |
Questions
Please attach a resume or up-to-date list covering the last two (2) years to include the following information, as applicable:
- Education
- Current job position and title
- Job responsibilities and experience
- Awards or other recognitions
- School leadership
- Community leadership and involvement
Impact on Students
What is your role in education and how does it impact students? Describe why it is
important to you. (Do not exceed 500 words).
Community Outreach
How does your role in education impact the community or provide community support
/ outreach? Describe in detail an example of when you went above and beyond the call
of duty in your job role during the last two years. (Do not exceed 500 words).
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Please attach one to three letters of recommendation / support. (Recommendation /
support letters should not be from family members.)
