The Board of Directors of the SAISD Foundation and the members of the INSPIRE
AWARDS Selection Committee are seeking nominations of outstanding SAISD alumni as
well as individuals and organizations that have had a significant impact on SAISD schools,
students or the SAISD community for possible selection as an INSPIRE AWARD winner.
The mission of the INSPIRE AWARDS is to celebrate SAISD Alumni, Friends and
Teachers who are making a significant difference in education or their respective fields.
These individuals and organizations will be selected not only for what they have done, but
for their ability to inspire others through their individual and collective achievements. This
honor will be given annually at the INSPIRE AWARDS event each fall and will be awarded
in the following four categories:
EXCELLENCE AWARD - This is an SAISD alumnus* who has built upon his or her
educational experience to demonstrate excellence in his or her profession.
INNOVATION AWARD - This is an SAISD teacher** who has used novel concepts,
approaches, methodologies, tools, or technologies to increase the academic achievement
and success for his or her students.
LEADERSHIP AWARD – This is an SAISD alumnus* who has demonstrated exceptional
leadership skills which have resulted in significant advancements in his or her field of work
or the community at large.
SERVICE AWARD - This is a Friend of SAISD (an individual, business, or agency) and/or
SAISD Alumnus who has made a notable impact on students, schools, or the community
within SAISD and beyond.
* An SAISD alumnus is an individual who graduated from an SAISD high school and who, in deed and
action, reflects and recognizes the importance of his or her education in SAISD.
** A current teacher in an SAISD school. A listing of all schools in SAISD can be found at www.saisd.net.
INSPIRE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
The following nomination is being submitted in the category of:
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____ Excellence
____ Service
Date : ______________ Name of nominee: ___ ______________ __________________
Class year and high school attended (if applicable): ______________________________
Home address: ___________ ______________________________________________
Present occupation and employer: _ __________ _______________________________
Nominee phone: _____________________ Email: ___ _ ________________________
Please attach a resume or curriculum vitae for the nominee if available.
Why do you believe this nominee should be considered for an INSPIRE AWARD?
(You may attach a separate sheet if necessary.)
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Nominated by: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________
Address: ________________________________________Phone: ________________________
Please list two additional references for the nominee we may contact if needed:
1) Name: _____________________ Phone: ________________ Email: __________________
2) Name: _____________________ Phone: ________________ Email: __________________
Please mail, email or fax nomination forms and attachments to:
SAISD Foundation | ATTN: Judy Geelhoed | Email: info@saisdfoundation.com
141 Lavaca | San Antonio, Texas | 78210 | Fax (210) 228-3084 | Phone (210) 554-2235
Forms are accepted on a rolling basis and once a nomination is submitted, the person nominated
remains in the nomination pool for future rounds.