What comes to mind when you think about highly effective, innovative programs in your school or organization? Who do you know that goes above and beyond in service to rural education?

Now turn your responses into action and nominate your best programs, practices, and leaders for MREA’s annual awards:

Profiles of Excellence

The Profiles of Excellence Award recognizes innovative programs and efforts that provide exemplary educational opportunities for students in Greater Minnesota. Tell us what’s cool in your school by nominating a practice or program that’s working well in your MREA member organization.

Read more about the award, past honorees and submitting a nomination.

Distinguished Service Award

Individuals who have demonstrated service and contributions in areas such as developing leadership potential of rural youth or facilitating partnerships between schools and other organizations should be nominated for the Distinguished Service Award. We want to know about the people who are making strides or implementing solutions to positively impact rural education.

Read more about the award, past honorees and submitting a nomination.

All nominations are due Friday, June 16.