Golden Heart Nominations

This prestigious award is for any individual who has "opened their heart" to touch the life/lives of a Cherry Creek School District student(s) with special needs. They redefine what it means to serve students with special needs in Cherry Creek School District by seeing a need and meeting it with heart, creativity, and unwavering dedication. This includes, but is not limited to, bus drivers, teachers/providers (classroom, special education, media, art, P.E., music), cafeteria workers, paraprofessionals, those in support positions, students and community members.

The Golden Heart Nomination letter and form are closed for the 2025-26 school year.  

Golden Heart Award recipients will be honored at the Golden Heart Award dinner on Friday, April 17, 2026. Winners will be announced in Spring 2026.

Cherry Creek Schools Special Education Advisory Committee