EIE Finalist Information

Deadline: 12/9/24.

For questions, contact Zarna Martinez at (813) 574-0279 or EIEAwards@EducationFoundation.com

Contact Information

Name(Required)

Phonetic Spelling of Name (How You Say Your Name)(Required)

School/Site(Required)

Position(Required)

School Mail Route #(Required)

School Email Address(Required)

Personal Email Address(Required)

Ring Size(Required)

School Phone Number(Required)

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone Number(Required)

Home Address/City/Zip(Required)

Biography Information

Please write a SHORT biography (no more than 150 words) in the third person (i.e. (Your Name) has worked for HCPS for ## years. He/She enjoys… ) that will be used for the event program. Include the following information: Your education (degree, school), number of years in Hillsborough County Public Schools, accomplishments, activities in and out of the district, personal/family information (optional) and describe what motivates you to excel at your job. *Please note that we reserve the right to edit as necessary. Please share photos to highlight your interests and pets (if applicable).

Biography(Required)

Number of Years with Hillsborough County Public Schools(Required)

Top 2 Favorite Songs and Artists (played as you're introduced on stage)

Option 1(Required)

Option 2(Required)

Hobbies (include photo if available)(Required)

Hobbies Photos

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Pets/Names (include photo if available/applicable)(Required)

Pet Photo

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Favorite Snack(Required)

Favorite Soda/Juice(Required)

Favorite Vacation Spot(Required)

Books on Your Nightstand(Required)

Favorite Sports Team(Required)

Secret Talent You Don't Usually Share(Required)

City You Were Born In(Required)

Student Escort Information

During the ceremony at the Straz Center, you will be introduced by one of your current or former students. Please select a student you feel can share a heartfelt story about why you deserve this honor/how you’ve impacted him or her (choosing your own child is discouraged). Work with your escort (or if you don’t want to hear the speech in advance, select someone else) to help write the student’s remarks. The speech should be no longer than 1 minute and we suggest the student practices and times it in advance of the event. Your student escort/chaperone will be part of the rehearsals on the afternoon of the event. ***Please submit a copy of your student’s finished remarks by the end of the day on January 17^th, 2025 to Zarna Martinez

Student Name(Required)

Age(Required)

Grade(Required)

Current School(Required)

Phonetic Spelling of Student Escort's Name (How You Say Student Escort's Name)(Required)

Does Your Student Escort have a Special Need?

Yes

Student's/Guardian's Phone Number(Required)

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W-9 Form

As a finalist, you will receive a cash award the night of the event. Hillsborough Education Foundation requires your Social Security information. Please email a completed W-9 form to EIEAwards@EducationFoundation.com by 12/9/24. Click to Download a Blank W-9 Form.

Student Chaperone Information

Name(Required)

Relation to Student(Required)

Home Phone

Cell Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Please also submit a photo of you in your classroom/work environment

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 1.

Please note: As a finalist, you will receive a complimentary ticket for you, up to 3 guests, plus your escort and his/her chaperone (6 tickets total). Click Here to claim your (6) e-tickets using code Finalist25. Upon registering, you will receive an email with your (6) e-tickets that you can forward to your escort/chaperone and 3 additional guests for their entry into the event.

Congratulations, once again, for being selected as a finalist for the Excellence in Education Awards, hosted by Hillsborough Education Foundation and Hillsborough County Public Schools!