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 Tartan High School on May 14, 2025, and at North High School on May 21, 2025.
2025 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 2025 from an ISD 622 school – North High School, Tartan High School, 622 Online, The Next Step Transition Program, or Harmony Learning 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
The 622 Education Foundation Award of Excellence recognizes graduating students who embody the spirit of community, courage, imagination, achievement, integrity, and resilience. These remarkable individuals have left an indelible mark on our community, and your donations can help us honor and uplift their futures.
Since the Award of Excellence was established in 2022, the 622 Education Foundation has been able to provide financial grants to a limited number of award recipients each year.
Donations from community members and businesses are vital to the 622 Education Foundation’s ability to support the Award of Excellence program. Local businesses, civic and community organizations, 622 staff and alumni are encouraged to consider a one-time or sustaining donation.
Why Support the Award of Excellence?
Empower Future Leaders: Your contribution directly fuels education grants for these exceptional students, empowering them to pursue their dreams and make a lasting impact on the world.
Celebrate Local Achievements: By supporting the Award of Excellence, you champion the success stories that define our community. Your involvement helps shine a spotlight on the incredible talent within our midst.
Donation Levels
Future Forward Grant Funder Level: $500+
- Your name or business will be included in the Award of Excellence ceremonies event programs and presentations.
- Your name or business will be featured and tagged in standalone social media posts on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
- Your name or business logo will be showcased on our website, including a link to your website.
Champion Level: $250 – $499
- Your name or business will be mentioned and tagged in a group social media post on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
- Your name or business will be listed on our website.
Supporter Level: $25 – $249
- Your name or business will be listed on our website.
Ready to make an impact? Click to donate now, or email awardofexcellence@622educationfoundation.com for more information about Award of Excellence donations.
Exclusive Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship
For businesses or organizations looking to maximize the impact of their support, an exclusive Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship opportunity is available.
The Event Sponsorship helps offset the operational and administrative costs of the Award of Excellence event ceremonies held at Tartan High School and North High School.
Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship fee: $5,000
Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship benefits include:
- Event Signage: Organization logo featured exclusively on all signage at both Tartan and North event ceremonies
- Event Program: Organization logo featured exclusively on cover of print/pdf event program
- Event Presentation: Organization logo featured on solo slide in presentation deck, with exclusive mention by event emcee
- Social Media: Organization name and logo highlighted and tagged in standalone post on 622 Education Foundation LinkedIn and Facebook pages
- Social Media: Organization name tagged in all Foundation social media posts about Award of Excellence event ceremonies
- Website: Organization logo featured prominently on home page and Award of Excellence page at 622educationfoundation.com, with links to organization’s website.
- Additional recognition as negotiated
For more information about Award of Excellence Event Sponsorship, please email 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. In 2023, nearly 80 graduating students were selected to receive the Award of Excellence.
Check out highlights from the 2023 Award of Excellence ceremonies!
