Distinguished Faculty Award Rubric
A WKCTC Awards Team will review the faculty applications after Friday, January 23, 2026. Winners will be selected by the highest score from the rubric (shown below) created for this category based on review of the application information provided.
To see the complete rubric, be sure to scroll to the right and down.
| Section | Criteria | 5 Points | 3 Points | 1 Point | 0 Points |
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| CV |
Please download and use the sample CV (linked on the nomination confirmation form) as a guide. |
At least five examples of the following (may use categories more than once):
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Three examples of the following (may use categories more than once):
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One example of the following (may use categories more than once):
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No example of the following (may use categories more than once):
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| Educational Growth |
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Clearly articulates a well-developed, reflective philosophy of personal and professional growth, demonstrating deep self-awareness. Provides multiple, specific professional development activities that are strongly aligned to stated growth goals, showing meaningful impact on improvement. | States a clear philosophy of professional growth with some reflection. Provides relevant professional development activities that show reasonable connection to growth. | Philosophy is general or lacks depth. Activities are limited or loosely related to growth, with minimal explanation of impact. | Philosophy is unclear, vague, or missing; few or no professional development activities are provided; no connection to growth is demonstrated. |
| Improvement Project |
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Thoroughly addresses all criteria. Provides a clear description of the initiative, demonstrates strong leadership and well-defined duties, explains implementation steps with detail, and presents significant, tangible positive outcomes. | Addresses most criteria with adequate detail. Provides clear description of the initiative and role, includes implementation steps, and shows some evidence of positive outcomes. | Addresses some criteria but with limited detail or clarity. Implementation or outcomes may be vague, incomplete, or anecdotal. | Does not adequately address the criteria; initiative, role, implementation, or outcomes are unclear or missing. |
| Educational vision |
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Clearly defines a major regional educational issue with strong relevance and evidence. Presents a compelling, well-developed vision for improvement. Describes at least two concrete actions taken with clear, measurable impact. | Identifies and defines a regional issue with adequate supporting detail. Presents a reasonable vision and describes at least one action taken, with an additional action planned or in progress. | Issue is mentioned but lacks depth or clarity. Vision is general or vague. Describes only one action with limited detail or unclear impact. | Issue is unclear or not regional; vision is missing or undeveloped; actions are absent or not described. |
Questions
Please attach a CV, not to exceed three pages, focusing on the last two years of service.
Please make certain the following items are included on the CV:
- Leadership experience
- Awards and other recognition
- Community leadership/ involvement
- Professional development
Educational Growth
Describe your philosophy toward your personal / professional growth and provide the
activities you completed toward professional development over the last two years.
(Do not exceed 500 words)
Improvement Project
Describe a district and / or campus-wide initiative created within the last two years
to improve the overall school or district culture in which you have been involved.
Include your role of responsibility, your duties, how you implemented change, and
tangible outcomes. (Do not exceed 500 words)
Educational Vision
What do you consider to be a major educational issue facing Kentucky today? What is
your vision for bringing about positive change? Identify any actions you have taken
on this issue within the last two years. (Do not exceed 500 words)