Nominations are open to a school or community leader who has displayed a distinguished history of innovation and service to the local school community. In your nomination, please indicate how the nominee has demonstrated a commitment to equity, excellence, and service to the local school community over the course of their career. Please indicate any products or outcomes that could be attributed to the nominee’s dedication to student and school success.

The Ellis Walker Woods is an annual cash prize award of $1,000.

Please submit your nominations here by October 31, 2024.

For questions about the EWW Award or nomination process, please email jentre.olsen@okstate.edu

TIMELINE:

February 22, 2024: Inaugural Ellis Walker Woods Award Ceremony

Spring 2024: Nominations open – March 1, 2024
Fall 2024: Nominations close – October 31, 2024
Winter 2024: EWW Advisory Committee meets to discuss nominations
January 2025: 2025 Ellis Walker Woods Award Recipient announced
February 2025: 2025 Ellis Walker Woods Award Ceremony