RPS Shines
RPS Shines is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the amazing talents and tremendous contributions of RPS’ dedicated educators and staff. At the event, hosted by the Richmond Ed Fund, RPS presents seven Division-level awards: Teacher of the Year, New Teacher of the Year, School Support Staff of the Year, Central Office Staff of the Year, Principal of the Year, the Lucille Brown Impact Award, and the Rodney Robinson Equity Award.
Teacher of the Year and New Teacher of the Year are selected earlier in the year. On this website, you will find information about awards where RPS educators and staff are nominated by students, families, staff and the community, and then are invited to submit an application. Winners are selected, based on their application materials, by an internal committee.
Timeline
- Nominations accepted: January 5-30, 2026
- Schools Vote for School Support Staff Winner: February 13-20, 2026
- Offices Vote for Central Office Staff Winner: February 13-20, 2026
- Winning Candidates Submit Applications: February 23-March 13, 2026
Awards & Nominations
Know the perfect award recipient? Click to learn more about each category and for instructions to nominate.
Central Office Staff of the Year Award
Past Winners
- Teacher of the Year
- New Teacher of the Year
- Lucille Brown Impact Award
- Rodney Robinson Equity Award
- Support Staff of the Year
- Principal of the Year
- Central Office Staff of the Year