The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc. seeks to recognize and honor excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County. We ask your assistance in identifying exceptional educators who demonstrate excellence in instruction or innovative teachers who have pioneered a teaching method. The educator must hold a current teaching certificate and work for the public school system.
Consideration of your nominee will be based on the information you supply. Characteristics of an excellent teacher might include but are not limited to the following:
Demonstrates consistency and high commitment.
Puts research into practice through their own initiative, is a discretionary risk taker. Implements creative
instructional strategies.
Focuses on raising the bar for all students.
Possesses a full understanding of the subject and has the ability to challenge students at all levels.
Is seen by others as genuine, authentic and sincere.
Is a caring, thoughtful person who extends him or her self to make a positive difference.
Shows understanding of others -- parents, children, etc.
Continues to improve personally and professionally.
Demonstrates that he/she is committed to continuous improvement.
(i.e. constantly looking for new ways to do what they do)
Influences others to improve by modeling the way.
Other positive characteristics may include: motivational, shares ideas, inspires others, supportive, enthusiastic, creative, etc.
Provide as much information as possible about your nominee. Identify the qualities and characteristics that make him/her excellent. Give examples and state specifically how he/she has had special impact on the lives of his/her students.
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or if you choose to use the printed form or PDF please mail completed nomination to:
Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc.
Project Excellence Committee
Post Office Box 802
Lebanon, Ohio 45036-0802
Completed nominations are due by February 28, 2026
Project Excellence’s mission and purpose is to recognize outstanding public educators. It is not intended to be a popularity contest, however, excellent teachers are often popular. The selection is not based on who gets the most ‘votes’ or nominations. It is not based on everyone getting a turn to be acknowledged. It is founded on who is connecting with their students, creating the connection with learning and making the biggest impact on our future citizens. Recognition is not contingent on whether or not they have been selected in the past… When a person is brilliant at what they do, they deserve to recognized again. They have raised the standard of an exceptional educator. They have modeled the way; hopefully peer educators will seek to follow in their footsteps lighting the lamp of learning.
Please consult the list for previously recognized Excellent Teachers from LM who are currently ineligible for consideration: Julia Lemmel, Jillian Ryan-Sanford, Ashley Ledford, Julia Walsh
Click here to download the Project Excellence Nomination Form