Lomitas Awards
California Distinguished School Award
Beginning in 1986, the California School Recognition Program (CSRP) gives exceptional schools and school leaders the opportunity to gather and share their model programs and practices and their special skills which have contributed to their success. There are many details that go into the eligibility and selection of these awardees. All of the award programs recognize sustained student achievement, excellence in environmental program design, or superior job performance, and community involvement.
Beginning in 1986, the California School Recognition Program (CSRP) gives exceptional schools and school leaders the opportunity to gather and share their model programs and practices and their special skills which have contributed to their success. There are many details that go into the eligibility and selection of these awardees. All of the award programs recognize sustained student achievement, excellence in environmental program design, or superior job performance, and community involvement.
Years: 1998, 2002, & 2006
California PBIS Statewide Recognitions
California PBIS recognizes schools for excellence in implementing the core features of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The statewide recognition system honors schools that build integrated, sustainable approaches to promote evidence-based, culturally relevant social, emotional, and behavioral practices. These efforts expand a school’s capacity to support students and staff and help create safe, supportive, and thriving learning environments.
Years: Silver - 2022/23
Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School
The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award is a national recognition given by the Flippen Group to schools that excel in building relational campus cultures where students feel safe, connected, and supported. The award highlights schools that have successfully implemented the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process — a framework that equips educators with tools to strengthen student-teacher relationships, improve school climate, and foster academic and emotional growth. Each year, a select group of schools across the country is chosen based on measurable improvements in student connectedness, achievement, and overall school culture.
Years: 2020, 2024, & 2025
National Blue Ribbon School
The National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) Program is one of the U.S. Department of Education’s longest-running recognition programs. NBRS recognizes outstanding public and non-public elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall high academic achievement or success in closing the achievement gap among diverse groups of students. Since its inception in 1982, the goals of the program are to shine a spotlight on the best schools in the United States and to share best practices of outstanding schools across the country.
Years: 1999
District Awards
California Pivotal Practice Award
In a period when pandemic disruptions made it hard to collect data for statewide assessments, the CDE worked with education association partners to create the CAPP Award to honor the efforts of schools and districts who designed and implemented unique opportunities and strategies to support students in this most challenging time.
Years: 2022
Cape Eureka Award
The Eureka Award for Performance Excellence™ is the top level award offered by CCE and adheres to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria. The Eureka Award offers seven categories: Large and Small Service; Education; Health Care; Non-Profit; Government; and, Military. The award consists of a full Baldrige-based application using the most current criteria of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Years: 2007 & 2015
California Prospector Award
The award program, which emulates the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, recognizes companies and organizations that demonstrate continuous improvement and superior performance in several key areas including leadership, strategic planning, student learning results, budgetary and financial results, faculty and staff focus, organizational effectiveness and social responsibility.
Years: 2006
CSBA California Golden Bell
The California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Awards honor exemplary public school programs and governance led by districts, county offices, and boards of education. Recipients show measurable impact, equity and access, strong board leadership, and innovative practices that can be replicated statewide.
Years: 2014 & 2023