Celebrate Your Educational Heroes!

With the Borislow Insurance Commitment to Excellence Award

Celebrating the enduring spirit of educators, administrators, and education professionals who consistently go above and beyond for their schools to enhance the quality of education.

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Honoring Unwavering Dedication to Education

Together with Captivated Health, Borislow Insurance's Commitment to Excellence Award seeks to recognize individuals for their dedication and persistent efforts to improve the quality of education. This award is meant to show our appreciation of those who consistently strive to raise educational standards, innovate teaching practices, and/or enhance the learning environments for their students.

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Honorees will receive

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Professional Development Stipend

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Featured Press Release

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Physical Award

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for the key milestones in this year’s nomination and award process.

Nominations Open

January 5

Nominations Close

May 31

Review
Period

June - August

Award Presentation

September

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Schools Represented in the Commitment to Excellence Evaluation Committee

We are proud to have the following schools/districts as our partners, each represented by a dedicated individual serving on the award evaluation committee. These schools are committed to helping us celebrate the outstanding educators in our communities.

LABBB Collaborative
Groton-Dunstable Regional School District
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

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What is the Commitment to Excellence Award?

This award, sponsored by Borislow Insurance, recognizes educators, administrators, and staff members who have significantly enhanced educational quality through dedication and achievement.

Who can be nominated for this award?

Any full-time or part-time educator, administrator, or staff member currently employed at any school with students of any grade level from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

How can someone be nominated?

Nominations can be submitted by colleagues working with the nominee at their current school via the online submission form accessible on the Commitment to Excellence webpage (resources.borislow.com/commitment-to-excellence).

What criteria are used to evaluate nominees?

Nominees are evaluated based on their impact on education, innovative practices, leadership qualities, and community involvement, using a detailed scoring rubric.

What does the award include?

Awardees receive a one-time $2,500 award intended to be used for their professional development, a commemorative plaque, and public recognition via press release.

How is the award managed?

The award is issued in a one-time lump sum payment directly to the recipient. A Form 1099 will be issued for the award amount to comply with tax regulations.

Are there tax implications for the award?

Yes, the award may be taxable based on tax laws and recipients will receive a Form 1099 for the award amount. Recipients should consult a tax professional regarding all applicable tax obligations.

When are the nomination periods?

Nominations are open through May 31, 2026.

How is the winner selected?

After scoring by a diverse evaluation committee, finalists may be interviewed to understand their vision and impact further before final selection.

Where can I find more information?

Detailed information, updates, and nomination forms are available on the official award webpage. For direct inquiries, contact the award committee via the contact form on the official award webpage.

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