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Nominate a deserving program or individual for a PACE Award
Learn how to nominate someone for the 2020-2021 Safety Star Awards!
DEADLINE: March 12, 2021
In light of the spread of COVID-19, and the closing of school districts, PACE has decided to extend the deadline of our Safety Star Awards program, to give districts more time to apply for this monetary grant.
About PACE Awards . . .
As we all work together to create safe environments for students and staff and to keep insurance costs low, we recognize there are programs and individuals that contribute greatly to the success of the PACE program by reducing liability, avoiding claims and thus saving the pool money.
The PACE Awards Program recognizes achievements that allow members to better serve the students of Oregon. From the group of award recipients, one will be chosen to be the "Safety Star" - and will be awarded $5,000 in grant funds to implement a safety program, as approved by PACE risk management staff.
Nominate an individual or member program by March 12, 2021.
Outstanding Program Award
This award recognizes innovative projects and programs, outstanding safety, public awareness, implementation of effective building and safety programs and outstanding achievement. Awards will be considered according to the following categories, based on PACE members’ average daily membership (ADM) as reported to the Oregon Department of Education:
- K-12 Members with 1-499 ADM
- K-12 Members with 500-999 ADM
- K-12 Members with 1,000-2,999 ADM
- K-12 Members with 3,000 and more ADM
- Education Service District members
- Community College members
APPLY
Apply either through the online survey OR the printable/fillable forms below. Any forms you've filled out, please email to pace@osba.org. Surveys you complete will be sent automatically.
Online version: Outstanding Program Award nomination form
Outstanding Program Award nomination forms below:
Outstanding Individual Award
This award recognizes individuals who have contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of the PACE member. Awards have been established in four areas:
- Board member
- Administrator/supervisor
- Employee
- Volunteer
APPLY
Apply either through the online survey OR the printable/fillable forms below. Any forms you've filled out, please email to pace@osba.org. Surveys you complete will be sent automatically.
Online version: Outstanding Individual Award nomination form
Printable Outstanding Individual Award nomination forms below:
Who can nominate someone?
An individual can nominate another individual, an individual can nominate a district, an agent can nominate an individual or a district, or your risk management consultant can! Still not sure if you qualify to nominate or be nominated? email riskmanagement@sdao.com!
How do I submit a nomination?
Complete the online form PACE will automatically be notified or you may complete the appropriate printable nomination form and submit to PACE by March 12, 2021. Forms will be accepted via online, mail and email to PACE, Attn. Dave Harvey, 1201 Court St., NE, Suite 400, Salem, OR 97301 or pace@osba.org.
How are entries judged?
Nominations are reviewed by a panel using evaluation criteria such as impact for other PACE members, positive results, increased safety, cost savings, improved service, innovation and community need.
How will the recipient be notified?
Though normally these awards are given at PACE Day, you will be contacted by the end of May if you have been chosen to receive one of these awards.
I have questions...
Call risk management, 800-285-5461 or 503-371-8667, or email riskmanagement@sdao.com.