Each year, up to 15 Rockwood School District staff members and volunteers receive a Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education award, better known as the ROSE award.

The RSD website states that the award “is bestowed upon individuals who show excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the Rockwood School District.”

Anyone affiliated with the district is allowed and encouraged to nominate a staff member for the award, even stakeholders. These staff members can be teachers, counselors, Community Education members, administrators or support staff.

One person is allowed to nominate up to two Rockwood staff members. Filling out an application involves giving general information about the staff member, as well as writing a short explanation explaining why he or she deserves the award.

“We received more than 200 nominations last year,” David Downs, ROSE award program coordinator, said.

Downs continued to explain that from there, the staggering list is whittled down to just 15 recipients.

According to the ROSE award nomination form, “Honorees are chosen by a 17-member committe representing a cross-section of Rockwood citizens, community and staff.”

The formal presentation of the awards will take place on May 6 at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis.

To nominate an outstanding Rockwood staff member for a ROSE award by Jan. 25, follow the link below:

http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/rose/Documents/Nomination%20Form%202012.pdf

For a list of past ROSE award recipients, follow the link below:

http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/rose/Pages/PastRecipients.aspx