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ABOUT THE EVENT

Dysart Hero Awards are presented to certified and classified staff, administrative employees, and a district volunteer who have made positive contributions to the Dysart Unified School District. Nominations are accepted at the start of each year. This year's event will be held on April 22, 2026.

2026 SPONSORS

Platinum

1GPA
Chasse
Dysart Education Foundation
Valley Schools
Prime Therapeutics

Gold

Core Construction
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Silver

Dave Bang Associates - Park + Playground Outfitters
Brock
Logicalis
The Brella Group
Bel-Aire Mechanical

Bronze

Sun Life
Bluum

Peer Nomination Criteria

  • Must be employed with the Dysart Unified School District for two years
  • Contracted employees and substitutes are not eligible
  • Strongly supports the Dysart Unified School District
  • Contributes to positive staff morale
  • Continually displays life-long learning characteristics
  • Displays a genuine concern for students, staff and community
  • Contributes as a team player
  • Nominations must be submitted by employee peers
  • Maintains a high standard of professionalism in all aspects of their responsibility
  • Demonstrates excellence within their responsibilities
  • Demonstrates initiative in the improvement of the instruction and/or job-related tasks
  • Effectively communicates with students, staff, and community
  • Must be employed with the district for at least two consecutive years
  • Must be in good standing with the district.

Danae Marinelli
Danae Marinelli, Dysart Hero Recipient

Having served the district for an impressive 20 years, Danae has not only witnessed but actively contributed to the growth and enrichment of the fine arts education within our school community.

Academic Services Team, Nominators Dysart Staff
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