The Ambassador Awards are designed to motivate, recognize, and reward the people who serve as the district’s ambassadors to parents, students, and the community. These outstanding employees consistently demonstrate exemplary performance and dedicated service to Hays CISD. In 2012, the Board set a goal to celebrate district employees who make noteworthy contributions toward creating a culture of extraordinary customer service. To honor these employees, Hays CISD created the annual Ambassador Awards program.

Note: Teachers of the Year, Guest Teachers of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year enjoy separate recognition programs. The Volunteer of the Year luncheon takes place in April. The Teachers of the Year luncheon takes place in May. The Guest Teachers (substitute teachers) of the Year luncheon takes place in the summer.

All Ambassador Award nominees must represent the district well, exhibiting the highest standards of professional conduct and service.

To be considered for an Ambassador Award for the employee categories, nominees must:

• Be a current full-time or part-time Hays CISD employee with no disciplinary actions pending or having occurred for the past year

• Demonstrate a consistent positive attitude and understanding of the value of nurturing good relationships with staff, students, and/or parents

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent service by going above and beyond normal expectations for staff, students, and/or parents