The Rawlinson Innovator of the Year Recognition program began in 2003 and is named for Mr. Ed Rawlinson, a long-time educator and Superintendent of Schools for the Northside Independent School District (ISD).

Rawlinson Innovator of the Year (deadline for administrator approval is 4:30pm 6/6/13) - APPLY NOW

All current Northside Independent School District employees are eligible to be nominated for this recognition. For the purpose of this recognition program, innovation is defined as a creative idea that is successfully implemented. This often requires creative solutions to problems encountered in the journey from idea to product, and may include one or more of the following:

• Creation or initiation of a new product or process;
• Introduction of a new process, product or method that has improved the current practice;
• Development of new and successful products, processes, organizations, management practices, and strategies.

The innovation should meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Ground Breaking: The innovation led to successful implementation of a new product or service, or an improvement in organization or process.
• Improvement: The innovation improves an existing process, product or practice. 
• Efficiency: The innovation contributes to a more efficient way of doing things.
• Cost Effectiveness: The innovation adds a value to the district, department or campus while concurrently containing or reducing costs.
• Creativity: The innovation should be as original as possible or the adaptation should be creative.
• Timeliness: The innovation should not be more than five years old.