The 622 Education Foundation Award of Excellence is a distinction awarded to graduating students who stand out in one or more of the following characteristics: community, courage, imagination, achievement, integrity, and resilience. Watch the video to learn more:
Award of Excellence recipients will be honored during ceremonies at North High School on April 29, 2026 and at Tartan High School on May 6, 2026.
Visit the 2025 Award of Excellence page to watch recordings and view photos from last year’s events.
2026 Award of Excellence Nomination Period Opens Soon
The Award of Excellence recognizes graduating students who demonstrate qualities that positively impact our community. To be nominated, students must be graduating in spring 2026 from an ISD 622 school – North High School, Tartan High School, 622 Online, The Next Step Transition Program, or Webster Education Center K-12 Program.
Who Can Nominate:
- Teachers and school staff can nominate graduating students
- Students can nominate graduating peers
- Community members can nominate graduating students
- Businesses can nominate graduating employees
- Note: Parents/guardians cannot nominate their own child
Your Donations Make the Difference
Since the 622 Education Foundation established the Award of Excellence in 2022, generous donations from community members, organizations, businesses, and 622 staff and alumni have been vital to our ability to offer this program. Please consider a one-time or sustaining donation.
Donation Levels
Future Forward Grant Funder Level $500+: Your name/business highlighted during the ceremony and in the event programs at Award of Excellence events, on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages, and listed on our website with a link to your web page (if desired).
Champion Level $250 – $499: Your name/business listed in the event programs, on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages, and on our website.
Supporter Level: $25 – $249: Your name/business listed in the event programs, on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages, and on our website.
Ready to make an impact? Click to donate now, mail your donation to 622 Education Foundation, P.O. Box 9310, North St. Paul, MN 55109, or email awardofexcellence@622educationfoundation.com for more information.
Exclusive Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship
For one business or organization looking to maximize the impact of their support, an exclusive Event Sponsorship opportunity is available for $5,000.
Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship benefits include:
- Event: Your business/logo featured exclusively on all signage and print/digital programs at both Tartan and North Award of Excellence events, and acknowledged from the podium by the event emcee.
- Social Media: Your organization tagged in all 622 Education Foundation LinkedIn and Facebook posts about this year’s Award of Excellence events.
- Website: Your logo prominently featured on 622EducationFoundation.com, with links to your website.
- Additional recognition as negotiated.
For more information about Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship, contact us at awardofexcellence@622educationfoundation.com.
From STA2RS to a New Tradition of Excellence
The 622 Education Foundation Award of Excellence was established in 2022 as a successor to the 622 Education Foundation’s STA2RS (Students and Teachers Achieving Academic Recognition and Success) award, and continues its commitment to recognizing and supporting student achievement.