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Distinguished Awards

Nominate a Candidate by February 13, 2026:

Distinguished Awards Nomination Form

Show your appreciation to someone who made a difference!

The Madeira Schools Foundation Distinguished Awards program was designed to honor and recognize individuals who, along with additional criteria, made significant contributions to society, exhibited leadership qualities, and represented a positive role model to others.

Throughout the year, The Madeira Schools Foundation accepts nominations for the Distinguished Alumni, Friend, and Staff Awards. Award recipients are honored at the Distinguished Awards luncheon each spring.

In addition to being honored at the awards ceremony, an engraved nameplate is permanently affixed to the Distinguished Award Plaque in the main hallway at Madeira High School, and a commemorative, engraved paving brick is placed in the “Walk of Fame” entrance at Romano Court.

Nominated candidates who do not receive the award after being nominated in the past are placed in a “permanent pool” for reconsideration annually.

Criteria:
Distinguished Alumni:  To be considered for this award, an individual must have significantly contributed through his or her professional life to the betterment of society and hold a reputation as a respected leader in their selected profession.  Additional criteria includes recognition as a positive role model, being known as a person of good character and high moral standards and involvement in career or community related activities.

Distinguished Friend: This award was created to honor and recognize individuals who are not staff members of Madeira City Schools and who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the mission and long-term work of the Foundation. Recipients of this award have made a sustained and meaningful impact through service leadership, advocacy, philanthropy, or partnership in support of the Foundation’s purpose and priorities. Their contributions have strengthened the Foundation’s ability to support Madeira City Schools, its staff, and students. This award honors individuals whose dedication reflects a deep alignment with the values, mission, and future of the Madeira Schools Foundation.

Distinguished Staff:  To be considered for this award an individual must have significantly contributed to the goals of the Madeira City Schools and must have been acknowledged by the community, staff, students and parents as a positive role model for students.  In addition, the person was recognized to be fully dedicated to further the aims of the school system through sustained professional and personal contributions while exhibiting good character and high moral standards.

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Sponsorships for the 2026 Madeira Schools Foundation Auction are live and selling fast! Secure yours today and support one of our most impactful events of the year. Funds raised provide scholarships for graduating seniors and alumni, fuel technology and innovative classrooms, expand teacher development, and create inspiring student experiences that spark lifelong learning.

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Support Madeira Students Today

Your gift to the Madeira Schools Foundation helps fund scholarships, student service trips, the Annual Day of Service, technology upgrades, and more — empowering students to thrive.

Ways to Give:

• Donate Online: Text Madeira2023 to 76278 or click Donate Now.

• Mail a Check: Payable to Madeira Schools Foundation
  7465 Loannes Drive, Madeira, OH 45243, Attn: Jen Shinn

• Matching Gifts: Many employers will match or multiply your donation — ask if your company participates!

Questions? Contact Jen Shinn, Executive Director, at 513-924-3725 or jshinn@madeiracityschools.org.

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