Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award Applications due September 15  

September 15 is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2023 Holly Jack Outstanding Service Award. Eligible nominees must be a district employee (superintendent’s secretary, superintendent’s administrative assistant, or school board recording secretary) who has performed the duties of the board secretary for a minimum of five years. 

To qualify for the recognition nominees must exhibit a constant desire for self-improvement, passion for public education work, dedication toward improving the quality of life for others and the quality of education in the community, independent problem-solving abilities, and innovation and imagination within the work environment. 

The nomination form must include the signatures of the superintendent and board president. Letters of support from individuals may also be included but are limited to five or fewer. 
 
The honorary award will be presented on Friday, November 17 during the opening session of Administrative Professionals’ Program at the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago. 
 
For additional information about the Holly Jack Award contact Kathryn Bulava, (217) 528-9688, ext. 1127.