The San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Award are looking for nominations for this year’s awards that honor outstanding contributions to public education. The deadline to submit entries is Feb. 19.

Nominations for the 28th annual Education Medal of Honor can be made in six categories: Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer; Volunteer in Action/Service Group; Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise; Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Excellence in Education/Education Professional; and Excellence in Education/Student Alumni.

Criteria for nominations should focus on ways in which an individual or organization make an impact or lasting contribution, serve as positive role models and create an awareness and support for education in communities across San Bernardino County.

Forms are available on the County Schools’ website here for Education Medal of Honor and here for Distinguished Service.

In April, award recipients for the awards will be recognized at a ceremony during the spring meeting of the San Bernardino County School Boards Association.