19
FEB
Mount St. Joseph University
Fifth Third Dining Hall
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233
Event date: February 19, 2026
6:00 PM: Doors Open
Nominations due Nov. 15, 2025
Join us for an inspiring evening at the Excellence in Education Awards! The event will kick off at 6:00 pm with a delicious dinner, followed by a celebration recognizing outstanding educators and their achievements. Our keynote speaker for the night is Cady Short-Thompson, President of Northern Kentucky University, who will share her insights on the future of education. This is more than just an awards ceremony—it’s a chance to connect with educational leaders and innovators from across the region. The awards presentation will be followed by Dr. Short-Thompson’s keynote address, making this an event not to be missed!
Nomination forms
Outstanding Greater Cincinnati Public Educator Award: This nomination form is for nominating an outstanding teacher in the Greater Cincinnati area that is in a public district.
Outstanding Greater Cincinnati Private School Educator: This nomination form is for nominating an outstanding teacher in the Greater Cincinnati area that is in a private district.
Outstanding Northern Kentucky Public School Educator: This nomination form is for nominating an outstanding teacher in the Northern Kentucky that is in a public district.
Outstanding Northern Kentucky Private School Educator: This nomination form is for nominating an outstanding teacher in the Northern Kentucky that is Private.
Outstanding Student Teacher Mentor Award: This nomination form is for nominating an outstanding mentor teacher.
James N. Jacobs Award for Outstanding Administrator in Cincinnati Public Schools: This nomination form is for nominating an outstanding Cincinnati Public School Administrator.
John E. Pepper Award for Outstanding Volunteer in Public Education: This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding volunteer service in education.
Cincinnatus Woodward Trust Distinguished Teacher Award for Cincinnati Public Schools: This award is given to teachers in Cincinnati Public Schools to recognize commitment, compassion, and perseverance in the classroom.