2024 Honored Citizen Nominations Now Being Accepted

Each year, the School Board recognizes a select group of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our schools on a voluntary basis. This honor recognizes individuals who have committed significant time and energy to a broad range of volunteer activities throughout the Arlington school community. They embrace the mission of APS to ensure all students learn and thrive in safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. They exemplify the core values of the APS Strategic Plan.

We invite you to nominate outstanding community members for the 2024 Honored Citizens Award.  Individuals must meet the criteria below and are committed volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting our students and schools.

Selection Criteria
To be considered nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate a sustained commitment of at least 5 years to Arlington Public Schools.
• Demonstrate unique and exceptional contributions to APS through their work
• Demonstrate significant time and energy spent on a broad range of volunteer activities throughout the Arlington school community
• Strong participation in school activities
• Foster cooperative relationships
• Contribute to the APS Strategic Plan
• Current APS staff, candidates for public office, and previous recipients will not be considered

Nominations are due by close of business on March 12. Additional information, including the nomination form is available here.