Excellence in Education Awards
Cincinnatus collaborates with the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University, Mount St. Joseph University and Thomas More University to present these annual recognitions. Each university presents an Excellence in Education Award to an outstanding teacher or educator and Cincinnatus presents the James N. Jacobs Memorial Award of Excellence, the Woodward Trust Distinguished Teacher Award and the John E. Pepper Education Community Service Award.
The Cincinnatus Association appreciates the outstanding contributions of the many teachers, administrators, and volunteers in our Greater Cincinnati community. The 2027 annual awards ceremony will take place on February 16, 2027 at Thomas Moore University. Nominations for the 2027 Excellence in Education Awards are open and can be accessed from the Excellence in Education website.
2026 Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Cincinnatus Awards
James N. Jacobs Memorial Award of Excellence for Outstanding Administration in Cincinnati Public Schools
Kevin Williams, Principal, Silverton Elementary School
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John E. Pepper Education Community Service Award for Outstanding Volunteer in Cincinnati Public Schools
Mark Hogan, Kilgour Elementary School
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Woodward Trust Distinguished Teacher Award recognizing exceptional efforts and contributions of a teacher in Cincinnati Public Schools
Berayah Johnson, Woodward Career Technical High School
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University Awards
Outstanding Greater Cincinnati Private School Educator Award presented by Xavier University College of Professional Sciences
Karen Cruse Suder, The Summit Country Day School
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Outstanding Greater Cincinnati Public Educator Award presented by University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
Latrice Hunter-Miles, Princeton High School Innovation Center
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Outstanding Northern Kentucky Public School Educator Award presented by Northern Kentucky University College of Education
Jessica Poe, Ignite Institute
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Outstanding Northern Kentucky Private School Educator Award presented by Thomas More University School of Education
Bridget Kaiser-Munday, St. Henry District High School
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Outstanding Student Teacher Mentor Award presented by Mount St. Joseph University School of Education
Jill Osleson, Amity Elementary
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