Awards & Recognition
Recognition is a key part of the Renaissance Results Formula™ that schools use as the foundation of a strong culture and climate. It is our honor to recognize the schools and the people in them who are helping their community to love Mondays.
National Student & Staffulty of the Month
Someone doing something great at your school? Based on specific character traits like grit and integrity highlighted in Character and Wellness videos, each month we select an exceptional student and Staffulty member to celebrate on a national level. Learn more about this award and the monthly character traits by clicking below.
Renaissance School Culture Challenges
To enter, simply do a challenge, take photos and a video of it happening, and enter the sweepstakes by completing the required information to win $500 to be used for culture and climate activities at your school. And yes – you CAN enter the sweepstakes every month of the school year if you want!
School Culture Builder Award
Schools that participate in a Renaissance Culture Challenge are given a School Culture Builder Award to post on their school or district website. The award drives community awareness around the amazing things happening in the school to build culture and climate.
Hall of Fame and Educator of the Year
Every summer at the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference we honor the recipients of our Educator of the Year and Hall of Fame awards in front thousands of educators, student leaders and Renaissance community members. We love our educators and want to award them for doing amazing things!
Renaissance School of Distinction
The Renaissance School of Distinction Award celebrates Jostens customers that make a positive impact on school climate and culture through executing the Results Formula. The award is presented to schools who outline their Renaissance activities through the completion of an online application process.
Renaissance Success Stories
Schools who follow the Results Formula often see a renewed climate and culture that contributes to increased attendance and graduation rates, improved academic performance and behavior, higher teacher retention rates and a boost in overall school spirit.