Eligibility

Nominees may include students, parents, staff, community members or organizations. Below are a few examples of activities and achievements that may be considered for a Board of Education Award.

• A superior accomplishment or achievement recognized at the state or national level relating to any curricular area of education
• A scholastic achievement such as a National Merit Semi-Finalist, a Missouri Scholars' Academy commendation or selection to the Missouri Fine Arts Academy
• The equivalent of first or second place in a state or national competition achieved by a team
• The equivalent of first, second or third place in a state or national competition achieved by an individual
• The equivalent of a Superior, Exemplary or Gold rating at a state or national music competition at the high school level
• A ranking of Excellent (1) at the Missouri Large Ensemble Festival
• A Best of Show, All Missouri or Superior rating by the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association
• Initial achievement of National Board Certification
• A finalist at a national Band of America Competition
• Character Education Awards, including National School of Character winners, finalists or Profiles in Character Awards
• Designation of Coach of the Year by a state or national coaches association
• Designation as First or Second Team All-State 

Athletics 

• Tennis - Top 4 individuals (Top 8 ranked)
• Wrestling - Top 3 individuals (Top 6 ranked)
• Track & Field - Top 4 individuals (Top 8 ranked)
• Cross Country - Top 15 individuals (Top 30 ranked)
• Golf - Top 7 individuals (Top 15 ranked)
• Swimming & Diving - Top 4 individuals (Top 8 ranked)
• First-Team All-State for team sports without individual placements
• Team - Top 4 teams (earning a state team plaque)

Nominees may include students, parents, staff, community members or organizations.

Listed below are a few examples of activities and achievements that may be considered for a Superintendent's Certificate:

• A superior achievement or accomplishment recognized at the local or regional level relating to any curricular area of education
• Third or fourth place in a state or national competition by a team
• Fourth place or below in an MSHSAA or state athletic association equivalent in activity by an individual
• Fourth place or below in a state or national competition in a Rockwood-sponsored sport that competes in MSHSAA or state athletic association equivalent in activity by an individual or relay team
• Designation as Third-Team All-State from state athletic associations
• Honorable Mention All-State recognition in MSHAA or equivalent such as character education, fine arts, all-state music ensembles, dance, FBLA, etc.
• An Excellent rating or Honorable Mention from the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association
• A finalist at a regional Bands of America Competition
• First or second place at a local or metro-area high school competition
• The equivalent of an Outstanding or Silver rating at a state or national high school music competition

Athletics 

• The second half of the placements for individual state placements earns this
• Tennis - 5-8th place individuals (Top 8 ranked)
• Wrestling - 4th-6th place individuals (Top 6 ranked)
• Track & Field - 5-8th place individuals (Top 8 ranked)
• Cross Country - 16-30th place individuals (Top 30 ranked)
• Golf - Top 8-15 place individuals (Top 15 ranked)
• Swimming & Diving - 5-8th place individuals (Top 8 ranked)
• Second-Team, Third-Team and Honorable Mention All-State for team sports without individual placements

Nominees may include students, parents, staff, community members or organizations. Listed below are examples of activities that may be considered for a Community Service Certificate.

• A person who organizes or leads a major contribution to a community service project or student program.
• A major service project aimed at promoting community spirit and impacting the Rockwood School District.

Nominees may include students, parents, staff, community members or organizations.

Listed below are a few examples of activities and achievements that may be considered for an Above and Beyond Award.

• Having completed a term as an officer of a state or national office of an education-related organization.
• Chairing or co-chairing a major Rockwood districtwide event or committee.
• A major contribution of capital, supplies or equipment ($5,000 or more) that will enhance education in the Rockwood School District.
• An act of life-saving heroism performed by a student or an adult.